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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Waldeck is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Waldeck is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Waldeck?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Waldeck. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Waldeck Teufelsgraben via Leverkusen, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Waldeck?

The distance between Cologne and Waldeck is 229 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Waldeck without a car is to train via Aplerbeck which takes 6h 1m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cologne to Waldeck, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Waldeck bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Waldeck?

The best way to get from Cologne to Waldeck is to train via Aplerbeck which takes 6h 1m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Cologne to Waldeck bus arrive?

Cologne to Waldeck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Waldeck?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Waldeck is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cologne to Waldeck.

Where can I stay near Waldeck?

There are 778+ hotels available in Waldeck.

Cologne to Waldeck - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 510 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Waldeck 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 via Aplerbeck
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Schwerte(Ruhr)train Re
2. Take the train from Schwerte, Bahnhof to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain Re17 / ...
6h 1m
€39–58
Drive 189.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Waldeckcar 189.3 km
2h 30m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen Bahnhofbus 500
8h 17m
Train, line 510 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Korbach Hauptbahnhof to Waldeck Teufelsgrabenbus 510
6h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Willingen Bahnhoftrain Drf
6h 29m

Cologne to Waldeck by train and bus

85Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Waldeck, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Waldeck Teufelsgraben via Schwerte, Bahnhof, Brilon Wald, Bahnhof, Korbach Hauptbahnhof, and Korbach Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Waldeck Teufelsgraben via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof in around 8h 17m.

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