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

The cheapest way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Geesthacht and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Geesthacht to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Geesthacht, ZOB and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Geesthacht to Cologne?

The distance between Geesthacht and Cologne is 482 km. The road distance is 436.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Geesthacht to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geesthacht to Cologne bus from?

Geesthacht to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Geesthacht to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 10h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Geesthacht to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geesthacht to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geesthacht to Cologne is 436 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Geesthacht to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

Geesthacht to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8890 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Geesthacht to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 45m
€39–115
Train via Cologne Messe/Deutz
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/DeutzFlx20
6h 2m
€21–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LeverkusenN74 / ...
10h 8m
€23–40
Drive 436.3 km
1. Drive from Geesthacht to Cologne436.3 km
3h 46m
€62–90
Line 8890 bus, train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Geesthacht, ZOB to Bf. Bergedorf
2. Take the train from Bergedorf to Berliner Tor
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 14m
€101–305
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen1393
2. Drive from Göttingen to Cologne
5h
€130–177
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HAM - CGN
5h 53m
€93–304
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 39m
€104–262

Geesthacht to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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