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

The cheapest way to get from Rahden to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rahden to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Rahden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rahden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rahden, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Rahden to Cologne?

The distance between Rahden and Cologne is 275 km. The road distance is 241.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rahden to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Rahden to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rahden to Cologne train from?

Rahden to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Rahden, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rahden to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rahden to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 623 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Rahden to Cologne train arrive?

Rahden to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rahden to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rahden to Cologne is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rahden to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rahden to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 623 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rahden to Cologne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rahden, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb71 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 49m
€36–78
Drive 241.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rahden to Colognecar 241.5 km
2h 26m
€34–49
Line 623 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rahden, Friedhof to Lemförde Bahnhofbus 623
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 16m
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Rahden, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb71 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 38m
€48–73

Rahden to Cologne by train

107Weekly Trains

3h 49mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.6 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Rahden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Rahden, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rahden, Friedhof to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Lemförde Bahnhof, Lemförde, Osnabrück Hbf, Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße in around 5h 16m.

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