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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort is to train and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rothenburgsort?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rothenburgsort. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Billhorner Mühlenweg via Münster-Mitte and U Steinstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rothenburgsort?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rothenburgsort. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Elbbrücken via Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rothenburgsort?

The distance between Cologne and Rothenburgsort is 434 km. The road distance is 415.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €22 - €75.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rothenburgsort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rothenburgsort train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Rothenburgsort?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €22 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Münster, which costs and takes 6h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Rothenburgsort bus arrive?

Cologne to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Rothenburgsort train arrive?

Cologne to Rothenburgsort train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rothenburgsort?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rothenburgsort is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Cologne to Rothenburgsort.

Where can I stay near Rothenburgsort?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Rothenburgsort.

Cologne to Rothenburgsort - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
4h 4m
€22–74
Bus via Münster
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 18m
Drive 415.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rothenburgsortcar 415.4 km
3h 32m
€58–84
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
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
3h 14m
€92–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74
8h 45m
€26–49
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain 1392
3h 39m
€131–169
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 8m
€94–260
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 35m
€85–222
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4h 23m
€144–408

Cologne to Rothenburgsort by train

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Distance: 433.6 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg hourly. Tickets cost €20–70 and the journey takes 3h 51m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Billhorner Mühlenweg via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, and U Steinstraße in around 6h 18m.

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