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

The cheapest way to get from Fritzlar to Cologne is to bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fritzlar to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Fritzlar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Fritzlar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fritzlar Allee and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Kassel and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Fritzlar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Fritzlar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fritzlar Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wabern Bahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Fritzlar to Cologne?

The distance between Fritzlar and Cologne is 349 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Fritzlar to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Fritzlar to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fritzlar to Cologne bus from?

Fritzlar to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Fritzlar to Cologne train from?

Fritzlar to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wabern Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Fritzlar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Fritzlar to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Fritzlar to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fritzlar to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fritzlar to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Fritzlar to Cologne is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Fritzlar to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Fritzlar to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 500 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Fritzlar 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 Wabern Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 26
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 16m
€70–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Leverkusenbus 264
6h 23m
€15–26
Drive 201.6 km
1. Drive from Fritzlar to Colognecar 201.6 km
2h 37m
€29–42
Line 500 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fritzlar Allee to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus 500
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbftrain 51
5h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 4m
€57–81

Fritzlar to Cologne by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Fritzlar, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Fritzlar Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wabern Bahnhof and Frankfurt in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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