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

The cheapest way to get from Norderstedt to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norderstedt to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Norderstedt and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Norderstedt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from U Garstedt and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via U Niendorf Markt, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Norderstedt and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Norderstedt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Garstedt and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Norderstedt to Cologne?

The distance between Norderstedt and Cologne is 455 km. The road distance is 432.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Norderstedt to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Norderstedt to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norderstedt to Cologne bus from?

Norderstedt to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Norderstedt to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Norderstedt to Cologne?

The best way to get from Norderstedt to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 10h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Norderstedt to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Norderstedt to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Norderstedt to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Norderstedt to Cologne is 432 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Norderstedt to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Norderstedt to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Norderstedt 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 20m
€32–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LeverkusenN74
10h 22m
€24–43
Drive 432.3 km
1. Drive from Norderstedt to Cologne432.3 km
3h 40m
€61–88
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3h 14m
€96–280
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to TostedtRe
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln HbfDrf
5h 58m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
3h 52m
€132–174
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HAM - CGN
4h 53m
€83–284
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 51m
€94–247

Norderstedt to Cologne by subway and train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455.4 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–95 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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