There are 7 ways to get from Greiz 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- Take the train from Gera Süd to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf78 / ...
6h 58m€76–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greiz to Gera HbfRe3
- Take the bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusen020
10h 12m€42–59Train, night train
- Take the train from Gera Hbf to GöttingenRe1
- Take the night train from Goettingen to Koeln HbfNj
14h 44m€84–333Drive 462.5 km
- Drive from Greiz to Cologne462.5 km
4h 10m€66–95Train
- Take the train from Gera Hbf to Köln Hbf51
8h 12m€84–163Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Reichenbach, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 42mTrain to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
- Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 50m
Greiz to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greiz to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Greiz to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Greiz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Greiz and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Gera central train station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Greiz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Greiz and arriving at Köln Hbf via Gera Süd, Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Greiz and Cologne is 551 km. The road distance is 462.5 km.
The best way to get from Greiz to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Greiz to Cologne, including transfers.
Greiz to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Greiz station.
Greiz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gera Süd station.
The best way to get from Greiz to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Greiz, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Greiz to Köln Hbf via Gera Süd, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greiz to Köln Heumarkt via Gera Hbf, Gera central train station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 12m.
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- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gera Süd to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Gera Hbf to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Gera Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–90
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- 1st Class
- €50–90
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Goettingen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–262
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €259–262
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–160
- Seating Carriage
- €45–60
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Train from Reichenbach, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €25–35
- Comfort
- €27–40
- Premium
- €40–60
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- verein@pressnitztalbahn.de
- Website
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- pressnitztalbahn.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Greiz to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Greiz to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Greiz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greiz to Cologne is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Greiz to Cologne.
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