What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Halberstadt?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Halberstadt is to bus and train via Leverkusen which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Halberstadt?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Halberstadt is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Halberstadt?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Halberstadt. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Halberstadt Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Halberstadt?

The distance between Cologne and Halberstadt is 585 km. The road distance is 387.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Halberstadt without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Halberstadt without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Halberstadt?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cologne to Halberstadt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Halberstadt train from?

Cologne to Halberstadt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Halberstadt train arrive?

Cologne to Halberstadt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Halberstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Halberstadt is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Cologne to Halberstadt.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Halberstadt?

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Where can I stay near Halberstadt?

There are 688+ hotels available in Halberstadt.

Cologne to Halberstadt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Halberstadt by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halberstadt Hbftrain Re / ...
5h 55m
Bus, train via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halberstadt Hbftrain Re / ...
9h 3m
€43–69
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Halberstadt Hbftrain Re
6h 33m
€101–262
Drive 387.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Halberstadtcar 387.8 km
4h 4m
€55–79
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
2. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Goslartrain Re
4. Take the train from Goslar to Halberstadt Hbftrain Re
8h 17m

Cologne to Halberstadt by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 33mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 585.1 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Halberstadt, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Halberstadt Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 6h 33m.

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