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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 53m.

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 32m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sontra-Ulfen Mitte and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Eisenach central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Fulda Bahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

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 via Fulda which takes 4h 19m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Europe to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Cologne bus from?

Europe to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eisenach central bus station.

Where do I catch the Europe to Cologne train from?

Europe to Cologne train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Europe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Europe to Cologne is to train via Fulda which takes 4h 19m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Europe to Cologne bus arrive?

Europe to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Europe to Cologne train arrive?

Europe to Cologne train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Europe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Cologne is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Europe to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Cologne.

Europe to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Europe to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Fulda
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 19m
€42–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eisenach central bus station to Leverkusenbus 020
7h 53m
€25–40
Drive 279.6 km
1. Drive from Europe to Colognecar 279.6 km
2h 32m
€41–60
Train
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 18m
€67–136
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 12m
€70–139
Train #3
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 16m

Europe to Cologne by bus and train

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 353.2 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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, Fulda Bahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eisenach central bus station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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