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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helbra is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Helbra is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Helbra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Helbra. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Helbra via Leverkusen, Halle and Lu. Eisleben, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Helbra?

The distance between Cologne and Helbra is 523 km. The road distance is 401.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Helbra without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cologne to Helbra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Helbra bus from?

Cologne to Helbra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Helbra?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helbra is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Helbra bus arrive?

Cologne to Helbra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halle station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Helbra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Helbra is 401 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Cologne to Helbra.

Where can I stay near Helbra?

There are 167+ hotels available in Helbra.

Cologne to Helbra - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Helbra 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 Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf13 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to KlostermansfeldRe
7h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to HalleN23
2. Take the bus from Halle to Lutherstadt EislebenS7 / ...
11h 13m
€33–44
Drive 401.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Helbra401.1 km
3h 55m
€58–83
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
6h 48m
€143–343
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Sangerhausen51
7h 31m
€80–157
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to KamenRe
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lutherstadt EislebenRe
8h 34m
€83–144
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train, line 420 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Lutherstadt Eisleben
4. Take the bus from Lu. Eisleben, Bahnhof to Helbra
5h 6m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) flights

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4h 34mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Helbra via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, Klostermansfeld, and Benndorf in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Helbra via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Halle, Lutherstadt Eisleben, and Lu. Eisleben, Bahnhof in around 11h 13m.

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