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

The cheapest way to get from Plön to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €55 - €80 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plön to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Plön and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Plön to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ploen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Plön to Cologne?

The distance between Plön and Cologne is 546 km. The road distance is 509.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Plön to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Plön to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plön to Cologne train from?

Plön to Cologne train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Ploen station.

Where does the Plön to Cologne train arrive?

Plön to Cologne train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Plön to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Plön to Cologne is 510 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Plön to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

Plön to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Plön to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ploen to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 17m
€106–193
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ploen to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
6h 53m
€56–78
Drive 509.6 km
1. Drive from Plön to Colognecar 509.6 km
4h 31m
€74–107
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ploen to Luebeck Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 8m
€109–280
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Ploen to Luebeck Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 31m
€139–287

Plön to Cologne by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.5 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Ploen to Köln Hbf via Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 17m.

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