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 €45 - €80 and takes 10h 3m.

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 43m and costs €80 - €280.

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 €85 - €200.

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 4h 58m 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 159+ hotels available in Wittenberg.

Cologne to Wittenberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Wittenberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf11
5h 37m
€85–200
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Leipzig central train station264 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf28 / ...
10h 3m
€45–78
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg HbfS8 / ...
10h 44m
€65–293
Drive 514.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Wittenberg514.9 km
4h 58m
€72–105
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bitterfeld10
6h 8m
€94–120
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
3h 43m
€83–273
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
5h 53m
€173–405
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
4h 20m
€101–350
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
4h 24m
€116–283

Cologne to Wittenberg by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.9 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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