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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tholey is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tholey is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Tholey?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Tholey. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Am Weiher, Tholey via Leverkusen, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Cologne to Tholey?

The distance between Cologne and Tholey is 334 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Tholey without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cologne to Tholey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Tholey bus from?

Cologne to Tholey bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Tholey?

The best way to get from Cologne to Tholey is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Tholey bus arrive?

Cologne to Tholey bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Tholey?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Tholey is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cologne to Tholey.

Where can I stay near Tholey?

There are 782+ hotels available in Tholey.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Tholey 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to St. WendelRe3
4h 36m
€55–127
Drive 204.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Tholey204.7 km
2h 2m
€30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Saarbrücken bus stationN11
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken to Am Weiher, TholeyX66
7h 44m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Ingelheim, BahnhofRb26
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to St. WendelRe3 / ...
5h 18m
€50–70
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe12
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to DillingenRe1
6h 9m
€41–60

Cologne to Tholey by train and bus

73Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dirminger Str., Tholey via Frankfurt, St. Wendel, and ZOB, St.Wendel in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Am Weiher, Tholey via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 7h 44m.

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