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 €55 - €100 and takes 12h 23m.

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 5m and costs €80 - €260.

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 Hagen Hbf and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Senftenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Senftenberg is 685 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 7h 47m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 7h 47m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Senftenberg train arrive?

Cologne to Senftenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Senftenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Senftenberg is 626 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Cologne to Senftenberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Senftenberg?

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Where can I stay near Senftenberg?

There are 368+ 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 Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain Re7
7h 47m
€66–196
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Leipzig central train stationbus N23 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Priestewitz Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Priestewitz Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
12h 23m
€55–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
8h 7m
Drive 625.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Senftenbergcar 625.7 km
5h 22m
€88–127
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Lübben, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Lübben, Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
5h 5m
€83–258
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Falkenberg/E., Bahnhoftrain S4
3. Take the train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
9h 11m
€73–162
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
5h 29m
€90–370
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Lübben, Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Lübben, Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
5h 31m
€103–305
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
7h 14m
€185–493
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
5h 41m
€171–361
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Falkenberg/E., Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Falkenberg/E., Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain
6h 37m
€132–249

Cologne to Senftenberg by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Senftenberg, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Cottbus once daily, and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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