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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schleswig is to train which costs €28 - €120 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Schleswig is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Schleswig?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Schleswig. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Schleswig via Münster-Mitte and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Schleswig?

The distance between Cologne and Schleswig is 575 km. The road distance is 537.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Schleswig without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €28 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cologne to Schleswig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schleswig bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Schleswig?

The best way to get from Cologne to Schleswig is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €28 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Cologne to Schleswig bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Schleswig?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Schleswig is 537 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cologne to Schleswig.

Where can I stay near Schleswig?

There are 1143+ hotels available in Schleswig.

Cologne to Schleswig - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Schleswig 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Schleswigtrain Re7
6h 24m
€28–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Schleswigbus 050
9h 6m
Drive 537.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Schleswigcar 537.4 km
4h 34m
€76–109
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 Schleswigtrain
5h 52m
€98–307
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 Schleswigtrain Re7
8h 2m
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 Schleswigcar
4h 48m
€148–195
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 Schleswigtrain
6h 13m
€96–258

Cologne to Schleswig by train and bus

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 574.9 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Schleswig Domschule via Hamburg Hbf, Schleswig, and Schleswig Bahnhof in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Schleswig via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 6m.

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