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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.

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 €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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €120.

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 32m to drive from Europe to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Cologne 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 34m
€50–115
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Leverkusenbus 264
6h 59m
€37–50
Drive 279.6 km
1. Drive from Europe to Colognecar 279.6 km
2h 32m
€40–57
Train
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 8m
€54–117
Train #2
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 40m
€78–112

Europe to Cologne by bus and train

48Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest 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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