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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Senftenberg is to bus and train which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Senftenberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Senftenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Senftenberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Senftenberg, Bahnhof via S Ostkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Senftenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Senftenberg is 687 km. The road distance is 625.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Senftenberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Cologne to Senftenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Senftenberg train from?

Cologne to Senftenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Senftenberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Senftenberg is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Senftenberg train arrive?

Cologne to Senftenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Ostkreuz Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Senftenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Senftenberg is 626 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Cologne to Senftenberg.

Where can I stay near Senftenberg?

There are 379+ hotels available in Senftenberg.

Cologne to Senftenberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Senftenberg 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Ostkreuz Bhf9
2. Take the train from S Ostkreuz Bhf to Senftenberg, BahnhofRe7
6h 41m
€80–163
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Leipzig central train station264 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Falkenberg/E., BahnhofS4
3. Take the train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
12h 16m
€67–103
Drive 625.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Senftenberg625.7 km
5h 20m
€88–127
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
5h 28m
€95–380
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf51 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Falkenberg/E., BahnhofS4
3. Take the train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
9h 26m
€79–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Airport to Cottbus Central Bus Station
16h 27m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Lübben, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Lübben, Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
5h 4m
€88–246
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)CGN - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
7h 12m
€175–381
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
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 train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
5h 39m
€163–375
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Lübben, Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Lübben, Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhof
5h 41m
€106–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Ruhland, Bahnhof
6h 22m
€134–295

Cologne to Senftenberg by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Senftenberg, Bahnhof via S Ostkreuz Bhf in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, Grandes Tour operates a bus from Köln Airport to Cottbus Central Bus Station 3 times a week, and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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