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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kronach is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kronach is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kronach?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kronach. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Kronach via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kronach?

The distance between Cologne and Kronach is 456 km. The road distance is 387.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kronach without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cologne to Kronach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kronach train from?

Cologne to Kronach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Where does the Cologne to Kronach train arrive?

Cologne to Kronach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kronach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kronach is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cologne to Kronach.

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

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Where can I stay near Kronach?

There are 367+ hotels available in Kronach.

Cologne to Kronach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Kronach 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 Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Kronachtrain
4h 42m
€95–191
Drive 387.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Kronachcar 387.8 km
4h 34m
€56–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Kronachtrain
7h 22m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Kronachtrain
6h 27m
€62–157
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kronachtrain
6h 26m
€153–382
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kronachtrain
5h 2m
€144–294
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
5. Take the train from Bamberg to Kronachtrain
6h 44m
€158–282
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kronachtrain
6h 30m
€149–368
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kronachtrain
7h 1m
€157–380

Cologne to Kronach by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kronach via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg in around 4h 42m.

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