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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Helmstedt?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Helmstedt?

The distance between Cologne and Helmstedt is 391 km. The road distance is 381.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cologne to Helmstedt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Helmstedt train from?

Cologne to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Helmstedt?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Helmstedt train arrive?

Cologne to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Helmstedt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Helmstedt is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cologne to Helmstedt.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Helmstedt?

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Where can I stay near Helmstedt?

There are 134+ hotels available in Helmstedt.

Cologne to Helmstedt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Helmstedt 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 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain 56 / ...
4h 29m
€83–93
Drive 381.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Helmstedtcar 381.8 km
3h 13m
€55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
4h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
6h 5m
€65–75
Train via Herford
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 Weddel(Braunschw)train Re
7h 23m

Cologne to Helmstedt by train

42Weekly Trains

4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 29m. 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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