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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Suhl is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Suhl is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Suhl?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Suhl via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Suhl?

The distance between Cologne and Suhl is 437 km. The road distance is 345.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Suhl without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cologne to Suhl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Suhl bus from?

Cologne to Suhl bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Suhl train from?

Cologne to Suhl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Suhl?

The best way to get from Cologne to Suhl is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Suhl bus arrive?

Cologne to Suhl bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Suhl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Suhl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Suhl is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cologne to Suhl.

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

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Where can I stay near Suhl?

There are 696+ hotels available in Suhl.

Cologne to Suhl - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Suhl?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Suhl, Zentrum via Frankfurt central train station, Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Suhl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
4h 50m
€53–131
Drive 345.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Suhlcar 345.1 km
3h 28m
€48–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus N84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus
8h 1m

Cologne to Suhl by train

49Weekly Trains

4h 50mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.1 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Suhl, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Suhl via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Suhl, Zentrum via Frankfurt central train station, Würzburg Main Station, and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 8h 1m.

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