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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Thale is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Thale is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Thale?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Thale. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Thale Musestieg via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thale?

The distance between Cologne and Thale is 523 km. The road distance is 370 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Thale without a car is to train via Magdeburg which takes 6h 52m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cologne to Thale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thale train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Thale?

The best way to get from Cologne to Thale is to train via Magdeburg which takes 6h 52m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Thale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Thale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Thale is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Cologne to Thale.

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

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Where can I stay near Thale?

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Cologne to Thale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Thale by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Magdeburg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Thale Musestiegtrain Re
6h 52m
€100–212
Drive 370 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Thalecar 370 km
4h 23m
€53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
7h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Goslartrain Re
7h 23m
€98–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Goslar, Bahnhoftrain Rb82
11h 13m
€58–93

Cologne to Thale by train

102Weekly Trains

6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.4 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Thale Musestieg via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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