There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Spangenberg by train, bus, or car
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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4h 31m€73–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
6h 39m€25–54Drive 235.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Spangenbergcar 235.1 km
3h€35–50Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
5h 12m€67–142Train #2
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain Re
- Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
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Cologne to Spangenberg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Spangenberg is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Spangenberg is to drive which takes 3h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Spangenberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Spangenberg Stadtmitte via Leverkusen and Melsungen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Spangenberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Melsungen Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cologne and Spangenberg is 406 km. The road distance is 235.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Spangenberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cologne to Spangenberg, including transfers.
Cologne to Spangenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Spangenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Spangenberg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Spangenberg, Hesse, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Spangenberg Hospital via Frankfurt, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Melsungen Bahnhof, and Melsungen Bahnhof in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Kassel 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Spangenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Cologne to Spangenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Spangenberg is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cologne to Spangenberg.
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