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

The cheapest way to get from Giesen to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Giesen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Giesen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Giesen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Giesen to Cologne?

The distance between Giesen and Cologne is 339 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Giesen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €29 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Giesen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Giesen to Cologne train from?

Giesen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or fly from Giesen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Giesen to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €350 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Giesen to Cologne train arrive?

Giesen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Giesen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Giesen to Cologne is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Giesen to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Giesen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 5m
€29–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re50
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 47m
Drive 300.1 km
1. Drive from Giesen to Colognecar 300.1 km
2h 50m
€44–64
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 2m
€171–350
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Rb77
2. Take the train from Herford to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 36m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAJ - CGN
6h 11m
€78–450

Giesen to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 339.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Giesen, Lower Saxony, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Lufthansa flies from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day.

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