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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wernigerode is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wernigerode is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wernigerode?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wernigerode. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Wernigerode Hbf via Braunschweig Hbf and Vienenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wernigerode?

The distance between Cologne and Wernigerode is 418 km. The road distance is 354.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Wernigerode without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cologne to Wernigerode, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wernigerode train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Wernigerode?

The best way to get from Cologne to Wernigerode is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Cologne to Wernigerode train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Wernigerode?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wernigerode is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cologne to Wernigerode.

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

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Where can I stay near Wernigerode?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Wernigerode 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
5h 16m
€86–206
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Goslar, Bahnhoftrain Rb82
9h 20m
€48–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
6h 43m
Drive 354.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Wernigerodecar 354.9 km
4h 11m
€51–74
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Goslartrain Re
5h 36m
€97–232

Cologne to Wernigerode by train

122Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.5 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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