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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenberg to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothenberg to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Rothenberg to Cologne?

The distance between Rothenberg and Cologne is 292 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rothenberg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Rothenberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rothenberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rothenberg to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 16m.

Can I drive from Rothenberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenberg to Cologne is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Rothenberg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rothenberg to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rothenberg 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 Hirschhorn, Bahnhof to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS2 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf42 / ...
3h 38m
€40–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train station108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
7h 16m
€38–71
Drive 261.2 km
1. Drive from Rothenberg to Cologne261.2 km
2h 41m
€38–54
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Hirschhorn, Bahnhof to Ludwigshafen, MitteS2 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, HauptbahnhofS6
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bf
6h 56m
€54–80

Rothenberg to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.7 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Rothenberg, Hesse, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse to Koeln Hbf via Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg central train station, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 7h 16m.

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