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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rendsburg is to train which costs €35 - €110 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rendsburg is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rendsburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rendsburg station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Rendsburg central bus station via Essen Hbf and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rendsburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rendsburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Rendsburg via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rendsburg?

The distance between Cologne and Rendsburg is 548 km. The road distance is 512.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rendsburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cologne to Rendsburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rendsburg bus from?

Cologne to Rendsburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rendsburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rendsburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rendsburg is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Cologne to Rendsburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Rendsburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Rendsburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Rendsburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rendsburg is 513 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Cologne to Rendsburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Rendsburg?

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Cologne to Rendsburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Rendsburg by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgtrain Re7
6h 5m
€36–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rendsburg central bus stationbus 050
8h 34m
Drive 512.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rendsburgcar 512.9 km
4h 25m
€72–103
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 Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgtrain
5h 10m
€105–300
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgtrain Re7
6h 37m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgcar
4h 39m
€144–189
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgtrain
7h 5m
€105–303
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgtrain
5h 32m
€101–241

Cologne to Rendsburg by train

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Distance: 547.9 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rendsburg via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Rendsburg central bus station via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hamburg, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 34m.

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