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

The cheapest way to get from Meerane to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meerane to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Meerane and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Meerane to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Meerane, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Gera central train station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Meerane and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Meerane to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Meerane, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Meerane to Cologne?

The distance between Meerane and Cologne is 563 km. The road distance is 469.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Meerane to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 2m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Meerane to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meerane to Cologne bus from?

Meerane to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gera central train station.

Where do I catch the Meerane to Cologne train from?

Meerane to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Meerane, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Meerane to Cologne?

The best way to get from Meerane to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 2m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Meerane to Cologne bus arrive?

Meerane to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Meerane to Cologne train arrive?

Meerane to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Meerane to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Meerane to Cologne is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Meerane to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Meerane to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Meerane to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Meerane to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Meerane, Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 2m
€97–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusenbus 020
9h 57m
€41–68
Drive 469.5 km
1. Drive from Meerane to Colognecar 469.5 km
4h 1m
€69–100
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glauchau(Sachs) to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 9m
€164–434
Train
1. Take the train from Meerane, Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
7h 44m
€112–276
Train #2
1. Take the train from Meerane, Bahnhof to Leinefeldetrain Re1
2. Take the train from Leinefelde to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
8h 49m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Gößnitz to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 12m
€138–294

Meerane to Cologne by train

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Distance: 562.7 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Meerane, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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