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

The cheapest way to get from Northeim to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northeim to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Northeim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Northeim station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Göttingen central bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Northeim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Northeim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Northeim and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Göttingen and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Northeim to Cologne?

The distance between Northeim and Cologne is 434 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Northeim to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Northeim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northeim to Cologne bus from?

Northeim to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Göttingen central bus station.

Where do I catch the Northeim to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Northeim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Northeim to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Northeim to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northeim to Cologne train arrive?

Northeim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Northeim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Northeim to Cologne is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Northeim to Cologne.

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

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Northeim to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Northeim to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 5m
€74–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leverkusenbus 264
6h 45m
€26–42
Drive 281.8 km
1. Drive from Northeim to Colognecar 281.8 km
3h 5m
€41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Northeim to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 54m
€161–363
Train
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbftrain 51
5h 23m
€67–282
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bodenfelde to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 1m

Northeim to Cologne by train

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Distance: 433.7 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Northeim to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Göttingen and Frankfurt in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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