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

The cheapest way to get from Harz to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harz to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Harz to Cologne?

The distance between Harz and Cologne is 422 km. The road distance is 336.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Harz to Cologne without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 38m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Harz to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Harz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Harz to Cologne is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Harz to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 618+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Harz to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Bad Harzburg to Hannover Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
5h 38m
€164–294
Drive 336.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Harz to Colognecar 336.9 km
4h 1m
€48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bad Harzburg to Braunschweig Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 47m
Train
1. Take the train from Bad Harzburg to Braunschweig Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10
7h 59m
€88–206
Train, bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Wernigerode Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
10h 43m
€52–85

Harz to Cologne by bus and train

11Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 422.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Harz to Köln Hbf via Bad Harzburg, Hannover Hbf, and Wuppertal Hbf in around 5h 38m.

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