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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hinterzarten is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hinterzarten is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hinterzarten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hinterzarten. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hinterzarten Bahnhof via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hinterzarten?

The distance between Cologne and Hinterzarten is 458 km. The road distance is 456.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hinterzarten without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cologne to Hinterzarten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hinterzarten train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Hinterzarten?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hinterzarten is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Hinterzarten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hinterzarten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hinterzarten is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cologne to Hinterzarten.

Where can I stay near Hinterzarten?

There are 1565+ hotels available in Hinterzarten.

Cologne to Hinterzarten - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Hinterzarten by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3h 57m
€50–181
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 21m
€44–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33 / ...
7h 54m
Drive 456.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hinterzartencar 456.1 km
4h
€66–95
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4h 5m
€67–184
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 57m
€167–435
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 36m
€116–381

Cologne to Hinterzarten by train

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Distance: 457.9 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–180 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Hinterzarten Bahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Freiburg, and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 54m.

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