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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Harz is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Harz is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Cologne to Harz?

The distance between Cologne and Harz is 422 km. The road distance is 335.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Harz without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 44m and costs €170 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cologne to Harz, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Harz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Harz is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 44m and costs €170 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Harz is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Cologne to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 3054+ hotels available in Harz.

Cologne to Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Harz by train, bus, or car

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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
4h 44m
€175–432
Drive 335.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Harzcar 335.8 km
3h 59m
€49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
6h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
6h 1m
€96–293

Cologne to Harz by train and bus

98Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 422.3 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Harz via Hannover Hbf and Bad Harzburg in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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