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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Wacken by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Itzehoetrain train 33
    6h 31m
    €80–160

  2. Train via Hamburg #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain train Flx20
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Itzehoetrain train Rb
    7h 11m
    €73–151

  3. Drive  486.4 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Wackencar car 486.4 km
    4h 7m
    €88–127

  4. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane DUS - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain train
    6h 16m
    €99–368

  5. Train via Hamburg

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain train Rb
    6h 55m
    €79–224

  6. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane CGN - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain train
    7h 47m
    €155–495

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane FRA - HAM
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain train
    6h 22m
    €117–328

Cologne to Wacken by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Itzehoe 3 times a day. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 4h 57m.

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