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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Europe to Cologne?

The distance between Europe and Cologne is 353 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Europe to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Europe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Cologne is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Europe to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Europe to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Cologne by train, bus, taxi, night train, 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 Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h 34m
€58–140
Drive 279.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Europe to Cologne279.6 km
2h 31m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof WilhelmshöheRb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Leverkusen264
6h 59m
€45–56
Taxi, train, night train
1. Take the taxi from Sontra-Blankenbach to Bebra Bahnhof250
2. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof WilhelmshöheRb5 / ...
3. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Koeln HbfNj
11h 44m
€73–308
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Sontra-Blankenbach to Bebra Bahnhof250
2. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Köln Hbf51
6h 10m
€74–86

Europe to Cologne by bus and train

46Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 353.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Europe and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 4h 34m.

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