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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kemnath is to bus which costs €24 - €80 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kemnath is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €95.

How far is it from Cologne to Kemnath?

The distance between Cologne and Kemnath is 504 km. The road distance is 453.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kemnath without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cologne to Kemnath, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kemnath?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kemnath is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €80 and takes 9h 34m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kemnath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kemnath is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Cologne to Kemnath.

Where can I stay near Kemnath?

There are 483+ hotels available in Kemnath.

Cologne to Kemnath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Kemnath 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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to KirchenlaibachRe31 / ...
6h 5m
€64–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bayreuth central train station068
9h 34m
€24–76
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to KirchenlaibachRe31 / ...
7h 51m
€61–285
Drive 453.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kemnath453.1 km
4h 35m
€65–93
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kirchenlaibach
7h 41m
€127–366
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kirchenlaibach
5h 43m
€125–284

Cologne to Kemnath by train and bus

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kemnath, Primianusplatz via Nürnberg Hbf, Kirchenlaibach, and Kirchenlaibach in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bayreuth central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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