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

The cheapest way to get from Offenburg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €12 - €21 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Offenburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Offenburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Offenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Offenburg to Cologne?

The distance between Offenburg and Cologne is 424 km. The road distance is 372.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Offenburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €140.

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

The train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Offenburg to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Offenburg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Offenburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenburg to Cologne is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Offenburg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Offenburg to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Offenburg and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Offenburg to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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 Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf43N / ...
5h 3m
€50–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Offenburg to Cologne372.4 km
3h 52m
€12–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
6h
€42–85
Night train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Nj
5h 10m
€40–260
Drive 372.2 km
1. Drive from Offenburg to Cologne372.2 km
3h 8m
€53–76

Offenburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 424.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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