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

The cheapest way to get from Saarland to Cologne is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saarland to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Saarland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Saarland station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Saarland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Saarland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Uhlandstr., Saarbrücken and arriving at Köln Hbf via Saarbrücken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Saarland to Cologne?

The distance between Saarland and Cologne is 371 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saarland to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Saarland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saarland to Cologne bus from?

Saarland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Saarland to Cologne train from?

Saarland to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Train or bus from Saarland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Saarland to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Saarland to Cologne bus arrive?

Saarland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Saarland to Cologne train arrive?

Saarland to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Saarland to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Saarland to Cologne is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Saarland to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Cologne.

Saarland to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Saarland to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 9m
€43–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LeverkusenN11
4h 58m
€15–25
Drive 239.4 km
1. Drive from Saarbrücken to Cologne239.4 km
2h 27m
€34–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St. Wendel to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 51m
€125–242
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf55 / ...
4h 25m
€47–82
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Ingelheim, BahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd BfRb26
5h 44m
€56–77

Saarland to Cologne by tram and train

109Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.7 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Uhlandstr., Saarbrücken to Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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