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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pforzheim is to train which costs €35 - €90 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pforzheim is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Vaihingen(Enz). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pforzheim?

The distance between Cologne and Pforzheim is 339 km. The road distance is 322.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Pforzheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Cologne to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pforzheim is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Pforzheim train arrive?

Cologne to Pforzheim train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Vaihingen(Enz) station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pforzheim is 323 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cologne to Pforzheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Pforzheim?

There are 770+ hotels available in Pforzheim.

Cologne to Pforzheim - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Pforzheim 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 Koeln Hbf to Vaihingen(Enz)train Ice
2h 21m
€38–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 31m
Drive 322.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pforzheimcar 322.9 km
2h 49m
€46–67
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain
5h 27m
€142–357
Train via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2h 39m
€38–145
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe-Durlachtrain S3 / ...
6h 18m
€67–98
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain
3h 54m
€124–310

Cologne to Pforzheim by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.1 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Vaihingen(Enz) once daily. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Pforzheim Hbf via Frankfurt central train station, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 5h 31m.

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