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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Weimar is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Weimar is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Weimar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Weimar station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Weimar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Weimar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Weimar?

The distance between Cologne and Weimar is 455 km. The road distance is 380.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Weimar without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cologne to Weimar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Weimar bus from?

Cologne to Weimar bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Weimar train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Weimar?

The best way to get from Cologne to Weimar is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Weimar bus arrive?

Cologne to Weimar bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Weimar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Weimar is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cologne to Weimar.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Weimar?

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Where can I stay near Weimar?

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Cologne to Weimar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Weimar by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4h 16m
€55–153
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Weimartrain 51
5h 40m
€45–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Erfurtbus Kyiv-Venlo / ...
6h 58m
Drive 380.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Weimarcar 380.7 km
3h 24m
€53–77
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Weimar central train stationbus N3205 / ...
7h 28m

Cologne to Weimar by train

139Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Weimar via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, operates a bus from Köln to Erfurt 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 28m.

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