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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Thuringia is to rideshare which costs €15 - €22 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Thuringia is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Thuringia station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Thuringia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thuringia?

The distance between Cologne and Thuringia is 434 km. The road distance is 356.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cologne to Thuringia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thuringia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thuringia train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Cologne to Thuringia is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Thuringia bus arrive?

Cologne to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.

Where does the Cologne to Thuringia train arrive?

Cologne to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Thuringia is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cologne to Thuringia.

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

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Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Thuringia.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Thuringia?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Thuringia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Thuringia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Thuringia by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
3h 55m
€40–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Erfurtrideshare 355.1 km
4h 5m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train stationbus 020
6h 50m
€17–35
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
4h 13m
€112–238
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4h 15m
€36–153
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
5h 14m
€50–120
Drive 356.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Erfurtcar 356.2 km
3h 28m
€51–73
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain
5h 12m
€123–269
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
5h 38m
€103–424

Cologne to Thuringia by train

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Distance: 433.7 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Erfurt Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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