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How to get fromCologne to Schmallenbergby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Schmallenberg by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Siegen Hbfbus bus Re9
    2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 34m
  2. Drive 115.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Schmallenbergcar car 115.1 km
    1h 26m
    €17–24
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Siegen Hbftrain train Re9
    2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 38m
  4. Train, bus via Hagen

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 46m
  5. Train, bus via Hagen #2

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 57m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Schmallenberg. However, you can take the bus to Siegen Hbf, walk to Siegen Hbf, take the train to Lennestadt-Altenhundem, walk to Altenhundem ZOB, then take the bus to Schmallenberg, Habbel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Schmallenberg, Habbel via Siegen Hbf, Lennestadt-Altenhundem, and Altenhundem ZOB in around 3h 38m.

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