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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Weiden is to bus and train via Nuremberg which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Weiden is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Weiden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Weiden. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Weiden via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Weiden?

The distance between Cologne and Weiden is 499 km. The road distance is 479.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Weiden without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cologne to Weiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Weiden train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Weiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Weiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Weiden is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cologne to Weiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Weiden?

There are 244+ hotels available in Weiden.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Weiden 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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Weidentrain Re41
5h 6m
€51–130
Bus, train via Nuremberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Weidentrain Re41
8h 4m
€37–63
Drive 479.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Weidencar 479.3 km
4h 45m
€68–98
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Weidentrain
6h 34m
€138–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bayreuth central train stationbus 068
2. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Weiden(Oberpf)train Rb
9h 31m
€48–91
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Weiden(Oberpf)train
5h 45m
€102–306
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Weidentrain
4h 51m
€120–278
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Weiden(Oberpf)train
6h 15m
€117–324

Cologne to Weiden by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Weiden, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Weiden via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 6m.

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