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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort is to train which costs €20 - €70 and takes 4h 28m.

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 22m and costs €90 - €300.

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 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rothenburgsort?

The distance between Cologne and Rothenburgsort is 432 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 via Hamburg-Harburg which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort, including transfers.

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 or fly from Cologne to Rothenburgsort?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenburgsort is to train via Hamburg-Harburg which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 5h 10m.

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 1501+ hotels available in Rothenburgsort.

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

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

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Train via Hamburg-Harburg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg39 / ...
3h 39m
€30–104
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
4h 28m
€20–68
Drive 415.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rothenburgsort415.4 km
3h 31m
€59–86
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 22m
€94–297
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
3h 53m
€31–107
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf1392
3h 37m
€132–171
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)CGN - HAM
5h 10m
€89–298
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 30m
€102–255
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 21m
€156–411

Cologne to Rothenburgsort by train

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Distance: 432.3 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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 €28–100 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) every 4 hours.

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