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

The cheapest way to get from Kandel to Cologne is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandel to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Kandel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kandel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kandel Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Kandel to Cologne?

The distance between Kandel and Cologne is 318 km. The road distance is 281.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kandel to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandel to Cologne train from?

Kandel to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Kandel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kandel to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Kandel to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kandel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandel to Cologne is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Kandel to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kandel 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
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3h 33m
€38–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
6h 4m
€29–57
Drive 281.2 km
1. Drive from Kandel to Cologne281.2 km
2h 38m
€40–58
Train via Boppard
1. Take the train from Kandel Bahnhof to Boppard HbfRe21
2. Take the train from Boppard Hbf to Köln Süd BfRb26
4h 30m
€46–64
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf55 / ...
6h 40m
€66–114

Kandel to Cologne by train

44Weekly Trains

3h 33mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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