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

The cheapest way to get from Grimma to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grimma to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €110 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Grimma and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Grimma to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grimma, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Leipzig and Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Grimma and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Grimma to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Grimma ob Bf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Grimma to Cologne?

The distance between Grimma and Cologne is 580 km. The road distance is 496.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Grimma to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 8m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Grimma to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grimma to Cologne bus from?

Grimma to Cologne bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Leipzig station.

Where do I catch the Grimma to Cologne train from?

Grimma to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Grimma to Cologne?

The best way to get from Grimma to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 8m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Grimma to Cologne bus arrive?

Grimma to Cologne bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Grimma to Cologne train arrive?

Grimma to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Grimma to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Grimma to Cologne is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Grimma to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Grimma to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Grimma to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 8m
€67–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Leverkusenbus N23 / ...
9h 35m
€31–59
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Magdeburgbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
8h 51m
Drive 496.5 km
1. Drive from Grimma to Colognecar 496.5 km
4h 43m
€70–101
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Grimma ob Bf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 41m
€116–225
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 54m
€59–184
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 25m
€97–289
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 6m
€116–395
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Grimma ob Bf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 6m
€112–341
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Borsdorf(Sachs) to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 25m
€180–376

Grimma to Cologne by train

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Distance: 580.3 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Grimma ob Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grimma, Bahnhof to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite, Leipzig, Magdeburg, and Magdeburg in around 8h 51m.

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