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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Soltau is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Soltau is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Soltau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Soltau. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Soltau(Han) via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Soltau?

The distance between Cologne and Soltau is 382 km. The road distance is 357 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Soltau without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cologne to Soltau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Soltau train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Soltau train arrive?

Cologne to Soltau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Soltau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Soltau is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cologne to Soltau.

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

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Where can I stay near Soltau?

There are 673+ hotels available in Soltau.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Soltau 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Soltau(Han)train Rb
4h 8m
€71–212
Drive 357 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Soltaucar 357 km
3h 11m
€52–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Soltau(Han)train Rb
5h 1m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)train
4. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Soltau(Han)train
4h 53m
€110–285
Train via Minden
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Minden(Westf)train Re
2. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Bahnhof Nordstadttrain S1
3. Take the train from Mellendorf to Soltau(Han)train Rb
6h 43m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Mitte to Soltau(Han)train
4h 31m
€134–348
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane DUS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Mitte to Soltau(Han)train
6h 6m
€153–380
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, 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 Buchholz(Nordheide) to Soltau(Han)train
5h 8m
€121–343

Cologne to Soltau by train

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Distance: 382.4 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Soltau(Han) via Hannover Hbf in around 4h 8m.

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