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.

How far is it from Giesen to Cologne?

The distance between Giesen and Cologne is 362 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 bus via Essen which takes 4h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Giesen to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Giesen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Giesen to Cologne is to bus via Essen which takes 4h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 29m.

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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Giesen to Cologne by bus, 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.

Bus via Essen
best
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 57m
Drive 300.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Giesen to Colognecar 300.1 km
2h 50m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Emmerke to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 29m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 31m
€194–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1327 / ...
6h 54m
€53–100

Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Giesen to Cologne.

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Distance: 361.5 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Giesen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Sarstedt, Hannover Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Giesen to Koeln Hbf via Emmerke and Herford in around 5h 29m.

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