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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Offenbach is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Offenbach is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €35 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Offenbach?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Offenbach. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Offenbach via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Offenbach?

The distance between Cologne and Offenbach is 188 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Offenbach without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Cologne to Offenbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Offenbach train from?

Cologne to Offenbach train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, depart from Köln West Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Offenbach?

The best way to get from Cologne to Offenbach is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Offenbach train arrive?

Cologne to Offenbach train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Offenbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Offenbach is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Cologne to Offenbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Offenbach?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Offenbach.

Cologne to Offenbach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Offenbach by train, bus, 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 Frankfurt41
1h 27m
€36–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN280 / ...
3h 40m
€26–53
Drive 195.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Offenbach195.5 km
1h 44m
€28–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3h 16m
€96–210
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Köln West Bf to Mainz, HauptbahnhofRb26
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to OffenbachS8
4h 7m
€44–61

Cologne to Offenbach by train

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.3 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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