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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wittenberg is to bus and train which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wittenberg is to fly and train which takes 3h 44m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wittenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wittenberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wittenberg?

The distance between Cologne and Wittenberg is 621 km. The road distance is 514.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Wittenberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cologne to Wittenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wittenberg train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Wittenberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Wittenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wittenberg is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Cologne to Wittenberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Wittenberg?

There are 162+ hotels available in Wittenberg.

Cologne to Wittenberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Wittenberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
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1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 11
5h 37m
€45–170
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
7h 17m
Drive 514.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Wittenbergcar 514.9 km
5h 1m
€73–105
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
3h 44m
€76–285
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain S8 / ...
7h 41m
€63–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Roßlau(Elbe)train Re13 / ...
10h 21m
€50–85
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 10m
€96–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 21m
€97–293
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
4h 26m
€121–233
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 38m
€102–421

Cologne to Wittenberg by train

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Distance: 621 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 37m.

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