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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hartenstein is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hartenstein is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hartenstein?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hartenstein. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Hartenstein, Bahnhof / Burg Stein via Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hartenstein?

The distance between Cologne and Hartenstein is 653 km. The road distance is 492.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hartenstein without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 47m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cologne to Hartenstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hartenstein train from?

Cologne to Hartenstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hartenstein?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hartenstein is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 47m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Hartenstein train arrive?

Cologne to Hartenstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hartenstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hartenstein is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cologne to Hartenstein.

Where can I stay near Hartenstein?

There are 710+ hotels available in Hartenstein.

Cologne to Hartenstein - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Hartenstein by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
7h 47m
€126–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N20
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr to Aue, Postplatzbus 383
10h 38m
€39–67
Drive 492.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hartensteincar 492.5 km
4h 22m
€71–102
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 5m
€149–436
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
9h 44m
€136–282
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gothatrain 51
2. Take the train from Gotha to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
10h 18m
€133–258

Cologne to Hartenstein by train

126Weekly Trains

7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hartenstein, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hartenstein, Bahnhof / Burg Stein via Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Hartenstein, Bahnhof / Burg Stein via Bensberg Busbahnhof, Chemnitz central bus station, Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr, Aue, Postplatz, and Aue, Bahnhof in around 10h 38m.

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