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 €19 - €40 and takes 8h 54m.

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 26m and costs €90 - €280.

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 Heumarkt and arriving at Billhorner Mühlenweg via Leverkusen and HBF/Steintorwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

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 433 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 - €120.

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 FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen 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 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Rothenburgsort bus arrive?

Cologne to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 31m to drive from Cologne to Rothenburgsort.

Where can I stay near Rothenburgsort?

There are 1518+ 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-Harburg43 / ...
4h 4m
€22–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74
8h 54m
€19–37
Drive 415.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rothenburgsort415.4 km
3h 31m
€59–85
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
3h 26m
€94–276
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to TostedtDrf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg HbfRe
4h 49m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf1392
3h 37m
€132–170
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)CGN - HAM
5h 12m
€84–277
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3h 39m
€101–244
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg
4h 26m
€158–411

Cologne to Rothenburgsort by train

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Distance: 433.4 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 €20–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 7h.

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