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

The cheapest way to get from Rinteln to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rinteln to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Rinteln to Cologne?

The distance between Rinteln and Cologne is 276 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rinteln to Cologne without a car is to train via Werther which takes 4h 26m and costs €29 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Rinteln to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rinteln to Cologne bus from?

Rinteln to Cologne bus services, operated by Karl Köhne, depart from Rinteln Kollegienplatz station.

Train or bus from Rinteln to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rinteln to Cologne is to train via Werther which takes 4h 26m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can line 801 bus and line 802 bus and line 963 bus and bus, which costs and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Rinteln to Cologne bus arrive?

Rinteln to Cologne bus services, operated by Karl Köhne, arrive at Bösingfeld, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rinteln to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rinteln to Cologne is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Rinteln to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rinteln to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 801 bus, and line 802 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Rinteln and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rinteln to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rinteln Kollegienplatz and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Bösingfeld, Bahnhof, Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

There are 4 ways to get from Rinteln to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Werther
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 26m
€30–72
Line 801 bus, line 802 bus, line 963 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rinteln Kollegienplatz to Bösingfeld, Bahnhofbus 801
2. Take the bus from Bösingfeld, Bahnhof to Lemgo, Bahnhofbus 802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lemgo, Bahnhof to Bad Salzuflen, ZOBbus 963 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Leverkusenbus
5. Take the bus from Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf to Köln Heumarktbus
8h 32m
Drive 234.3 km
1. Drive from Rinteln to Colognecar 234.3 km
2h 14m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Herford to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 1m
€35–55

Rinteln to Cologne by bus and train

125Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.9 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rinteln Kollegienplatz to Köln Heumarkt via Bösingfeld, Bahnhof, Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 32m.

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