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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Seiffen is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Seiffen is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Seiffen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Seiffen. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Kurort Seiffen, Mitte via Bensberg Busbahnhof, Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr and Olbernhau, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Seiffen?

The distance between Cologne and Seiffen is 687 km. The road distance is 555 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Seiffen without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 36m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Cologne to Seiffen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Seiffen bus from?

Cologne to Seiffen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Seiffen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Seiffen is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 36m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Seiffen bus arrive?

Cologne to Seiffen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Seiffen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Seiffen is 555 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Cologne to Seiffen.

Where can I stay near Seiffen?

There are 295+ hotels available in Seiffen.

Cologne to Seiffen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Seiffen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, HauptbahnhofRe6
4. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Olbernhau, Grünthal, Bahnhof
9h 36m
€89–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Chemnitz central bus stationN20
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr to Olbernhau, Busbahnhof207
11h 56m
€36–47
Drive 555 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Seiffen555 km
5h 10m
€79–114
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, line 737 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the bus from Freiberg, Bahnhof to Kurort Seiffen, Schauwerkstatt
6h 30m
Train
1. Take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Dresden HauptbahnhofFlx30
10h 27m
€39–99
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf51 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, HauptbahnhofRe6
3. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Olbernhau, Grünthal, Bahnhof
10h 41m
€77–176
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, line 737 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the bus from Freiberg, Bahnhof to Kurort Seiffen, Schauwerkstatt
6h 27m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train, line 737 bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Freiberg, Bahnhof to Kurort Seiffen, Schauwerkstatt
8h

Cologne to Seiffen by train, bus, and foot

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9h 36mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Seiffen via Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof, Olbernhau, Grünthal, Bahnhof, Olbernhau, Grünthal, Bahnhof, and Kurort Seiffen, Mitte in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Seiffen via Bensberg Busbahnhof, Chemnitz central bus station, Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr, Olbernhau, Busbahnhof, and Kurort Seiffen, Mitte in around 11h 56m.

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