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

The cheapest way to get from Geißen to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geißen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Geißen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Geißen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Geißen, Fuchsbau and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Gera central train station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Geißen to Cologne?

The distance between Geißen and Cologne is 527 km. The road distance is 431.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geißen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 31m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Geißen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geißen to Cologne bus from?

Geißen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gera central train station.

Train or bus from Geißen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geißen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 31m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Geißen to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geißen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geißen to Cologne is 432 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Geißen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

Geißen to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 6 ways to get from Geißen to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Gera Süd to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf78 / ...
6h 31m
€69–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusen020
9h 15m
€35–50
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gera Süd to GöttingenRe1
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Koeln HbfNj
14h 25m
€79–317
Drive 431.7 km
1. Drive from Geißen to Cologne431.7 km
3h 45m
€62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Köln Hbf51
7h 52m
€50–150
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gera Sued to Leipzig Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 37m

Geißen to Cologne by bus and train

81Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.2 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Geißen, Ort to Köln Hbf via Gera, Südbahnhof, Gera Süd, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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