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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rothenberg is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rothenberg is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Cologne to Rothenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Rothenberg is 291 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cologne to Rothenberg, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rothenberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenberg is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rothenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rothenberg is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Cologne to Rothenberg.

Where can I stay near Rothenberg?

There are 872+ hotels available in Rothenberg.

Cologne to Rothenberg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Rothenberg 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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, BahnhofS2 / ...
3h 46m
€42–139
Drive 261.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Rothenberg261.2 km
2h 41m
€38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB
7h 12m
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Köln West Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, MitteS6
3. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Hirschhorn, BahnhofS2 / ...
6h 55m
€56–80

Cologne to Rothenberg by train and bus

30Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.5 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rothenberg, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB twice a week, and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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