What is the cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Rüdesheim (Station) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rüdesheim and arriving at Troisdorf Bf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Rüdesheim (Station) and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bingen-Gaulsheim and arriving at Köln Süd Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne?

The distance between Rüdesheim (Station) and Cologne is 157 km. The road distance is 151 km.

How do I travel from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne bus from?

Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by go.on, depart from Rüdesheim station.

Where do I catch the Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne train from?

Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), depart from Bingen-Gaulsheim station.

Train or bus from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne bus arrive?

Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by go.on, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne train arrive?

Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), arrive at Köln Süd Bf station.

Can I drive from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rüdesheim (Station) to Cologne by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof Westbus 10X
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
2h 47m
Drive 151 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rüdesheim (Station) to Colognecar 151 km
2h 19m
€22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Bingen-Gaulsheim to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
3h 23m
€28–40
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Hauptbahnhofbus 10X
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8x / ...
4h 17m

Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 156.5 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Rüdesheim (Station), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn) operates a train from Bingen-Gaulsheim to Köln Süd Bf hourly. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rüdesheim to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Troisdorf Bf, and Troisdorf Bf in around 4h 17m.

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