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

The cheapest way to get from Ohrdruf to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ohrdruf to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ohrdruf and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ohrdruf to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ohrdruf, Bahnhofstraße and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Gotha, Erfurt central train station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Ohrdruf to Cologne?

The distance between Ohrdruf and Cologne is 422 km. The road distance is 343.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ohrdruf to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ohrdruf to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ohrdruf to Cologne bus from?

Ohrdruf to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Train or bus from Ohrdruf to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ohrdruf to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Ohrdruf to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ohrdruf to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ohrdruf to Cologne is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ohrdruf to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ohrdruf to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Gotha to Frankfurt50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf78 / ...
4h 56m
€57–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusen020
8h 34m
€22–41
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gotha to GöttingenRe1
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Koeln HbfNj
13h 1m
€64–297
Drive 343.1 km
1. Drive from Ohrdruf to Cologne343.1 km
3h 2m
€49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Gotha to Köln Hbf51
6h 27m
€65–160

Ohrdruf to Cologne by bus and train

41Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.4 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Ohrdruf, Bahnhofstraße to Köln Hbf via Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, Gotha, and Frankfurt in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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