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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Verden is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Verden is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Verden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Verden. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Verden(Aller) via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Verden?

The distance between Cologne and Verden is 357 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Verden without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €60 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to Verden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Verden train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Verden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Verden is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Verden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Verden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Verden is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Cologne to Verden.

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

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Where can I stay near Verden?

There are 293+ hotels available in Verden.

Cologne to Verden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Verden by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 39m
€64–88
Drive 313.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Verdencar 313.2 km
3h 25m
€45–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus 380 / ...
5h 44m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane DUS - BRE
5h 34m
€152–464
Train via Minden
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Minden(Westf)train Re
2. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Wunstorftrain S1
3. Take the train from Wunstorf to Verden(Aller)train Re8 / ...
5h 36m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3h 50m
€144–337
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Verden(Aller)train
4h 49m
€148–277
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rotenburg(Wuemme)train
5h 44m

Cologne to Verden by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 3h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Verden(Aller) via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Bremen Fernbusterminal, and Bremen Hbf in around 5h 44m.

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