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

The cheapest way to get from Horst to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horst to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Horst and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Horst to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Horst(Holst) and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Horst to Cologne?

The distance between Horst and Cologne is 490 km. The road distance is 452.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Horst to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Horst to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horst to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Horst to Cologne?

The best way to get from Horst to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Horst to Cologne train arrive?

Horst to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Horst to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Horst to Cologne is 452 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Horst to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cologne.

Horst to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 6550 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Horst to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 24m
€35–110
Train via Elmshorn
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/DeutzFlx20
6h 1m
€27–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LeverkusenN74 / ...
10h 16m
€31–51
Drive 452.3 km
1. Drive from Horst to Cologne452.3 km
3h 51m
€65–94
Line 6550 bus, train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Horst(Holstein) Am Markt to Elmshorn, Peterstraße
2. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 20m
€107–313
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbf1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
4h 2m
€136–178
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HAM - CGN
5h 59m
€99–310
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 46m
€110–270

Horst to Cologne by train

119Weekly Trains

5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.8 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Horst, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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