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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rathen is to bus via Bensberg Busbahnhof which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rathen is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rathen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rathen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Kurort Rathen Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rathen?

The distance between Cologne and Rathen is 581 km. The road distance is 602.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rathen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cologne to Rathen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rathen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Rathen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rathen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bensberg Busbahnhof, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €470 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Rathen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rathen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rathen is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Cologne to Rathen.

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

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Cologne to Rathen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Rathen by train, plane, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kurort Rathen Bahnhoftrain
4h 7m
€102–385
Bus via Bensberg Busbahnhof
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Dresden central stationbus N20
10h 7m
€45–77
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 18m
€130–285
Drive 602.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rathencar 602.1 km
5h 14m
€86–125
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
6h 12m
€194–464
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kurort Rathen Bahnhoftrain
4h 19m
€172–416
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€95–288
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 13m
€108–319
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
8h 3m
€139–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 13m

Cologne to Rathen by train

74Weekly Trains

7h 18mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.3 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rathen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kurort Rathen Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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