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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenberg to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 27m.

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 44m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Rothenberg to Cologne?

The distance between Rothenberg and Cologne is 293 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 7m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 7m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 27m.

Can I drive from Rothenberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenberg to Cologne is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Rothenberg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ 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, Hauptbahnhoftrain S2 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 7m
€31–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 027 / ...
5h 27m
€33–50
Drive 261.2 km
1. Drive from Rothenberg to Colognecar 261.2 km
2h 44m
€37–53
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Hirschhorn, Bahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S2 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain
6h 41m
€54–80

Rothenberg to Cologne by bus and train

28Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rothenberg to Cologne.

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Distance: 292.7 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse to Köln Hbf via Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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