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 3m.

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 3m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 3m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 6h 25m.

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?

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 3m
€35–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Braunschweig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 39m
Drive 300.1 km
1. Drive from Giesen to Colognecar 300.1 km
2h 50m
€44–63
Fly
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 25m
€159–343
Train via Löhne
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhftrain Rb77
2. Take the train from Loehne(Westf) to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 55m

Giesen to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 339.4 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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 5 times a day. Alternatively, KLM, Lufthansa, and seven other airlines fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) hourly.

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