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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Karben is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Karben is to train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf which takes 1h 46m and costs €27 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Karben?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Karben. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Karben?

The distance between Cologne and Karben is 201 km. The road distance is 183.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Karben without a car is to train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf which takes 1h 46m and costs €27 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Cologne to Karben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Karben train from?

Cologne to Karben train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Karben?

The best way to get from Cologne to Karben is to train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf which takes 1h 46m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Karben train arrive?

Cologne to Karben train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Karben?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Karben is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Cologne to Karben.

Where can I stay near Karben?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Karben.

Cologne to Karben - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Karben by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karben-Groß-Karben BahnhofS6
1h 46m
€27–104
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN870 / ...
3h 28m
€26–42
Drive 183.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Karben183.4 km
1h 56m
€26–38
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof
3h 24m
€100–240
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt78 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karben-Groß-Karben BahnhofS6
1h 46m
€27–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
3h 58m

Cologne to Karben by train

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Distance: 201 km
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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