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

The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Cologne is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hesse to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Hesse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Konstablerwache and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Hesse to Cologne?

The distance between Hesse and Cologne is 180 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hesse to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Hesse to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hesse to Cologne train from?

Hesse to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Hesse to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hesse to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Hesse to Cologne train arrive?

Hesse to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Hesse to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Cologne is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Hesse to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1741+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hesse to Cologne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
1h 43m
€34–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
3h 45m
€26–53
Drive 177.4 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne177.4 km
1h 56m
€26–37
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
2h 59m
€99–213
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz StadtmitteRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln SuedRe
4h 24m
€42–61

Hesse to Cologne by train

146Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.3 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €28–85 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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