What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand is to train and bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand?

The distance between Cologne and Timmendorfer Strand is 524 km. The road distance is 491.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand.

Where can I stay near Timmendorfer Strand?

There are 7045+ hotels available in Timmendorfer Strand.

Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand by train, car, plane, bus, or car train

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 Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck HbfRe8 / ...
5h 57m
€44–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LübeckN1386 / ...
7h 45m
€29–81
Drive 491.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand491.9 km
4h 16m
€71–102
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
5h
€106–323
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Timmendorfer Strand
4h 23m
€143–187
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)CGN - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
6h 49m
€101–314
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
5h 9m
€114–281

Cologne to Timmendorfer Strand by train and bus

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5h 57mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.8 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Timmendorfer Strand, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Hamburg Hbf, Lübeck Hbf, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 57m.

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