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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Northeim is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Northeim is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Northeim?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Northeim. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Northeim(Han) via Frankfurt and Goettingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Northeim?

The distance between Cologne and Northeim is 434 km. The road distance is 281 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Northeim without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 42m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cologne to Northeim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Northeim train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Northeim?

The best way to get from Cologne to Northeim is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 42m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Northeim train arrive?

Cologne to Northeim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Northeim?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Northeim is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cologne to Northeim.

Where can I stay near Northeim?

There are 503+ hotels available in Northeim.

Cologne to Northeim - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Northeim 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Göttingentrain 20 / ...
3h 42m
€77–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
6h 37m
€25–48
Drive 281 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Northeimcar 281 km
3h 2m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Göttingentrain 25 / ...
4h 36m
€73–177

Cologne to Northeim by train

139Weekly Trains

3h 42mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Northeim(Han) via Frankfurt and Goettingen in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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