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 56m.

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 56m 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 5h and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Cologne to Harz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Harz is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cologne to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 2922+ 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 Hauptbahnhof19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad HarzburgRe
5h
€124–198
Drive 335.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Harz335.8 km
3h 56m
€48–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner PlatzMykolayiv
2. Take the train from Braunschweig Hbf to Bad HarzburgRb
7h 30m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig Hbf to Bad HarzburgRb
7h 27m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 422.3 km
Duration: 5h

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 5h.

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