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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rahden is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rahden is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rahden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rahden. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rahden, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rahden?

The distance between Cologne and Rahden is 247 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rahden without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Cologne to Rahden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rahden train from?

Cologne to Rahden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rahden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rahden is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 623 bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Rahden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rahden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rahden is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cologne to Rahden.

Where can I stay near Rahden?

There are 250+ hotels available in Rahden.

Cologne to Rahden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 623 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Rahden 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Rahden, Bahnhoftrain Rb71
3h 27m
€48–95
Drive 241.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Rahdencar 241.1 km
2h 28m
€35–50
Bus, line 623 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Osnabrück Hannoversche Straßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Lemförde Bahnhof to Rahden, Friedhofbus 623
5h 19m
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Rahden, Bahnhoftrain Rb71
4h 33m

Cologne to Rahden by train

111Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.3 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rahden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rahden, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Rahden, Friedhof via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße, Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Osnabrück Hbf, Lemförde, and Lemförde Bahnhof in around 5h 19m.

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