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 512 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 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 bus which takes 5h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 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 3094+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
5h 19m
Drive 335.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Harzcar 335.8 km
3h 59m
€48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
6h 36m
€130–185
Train
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 Bad Harzburgtrain Re
7h 31m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 511.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Harz via Herford, Hildesheim Hbf, and Bad Harzburg in around 7h 31m.

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