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How to get fromSchmallenberg to Cologneby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Schmallenberg to Cologne by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Altenhundem ZOBbus bus Sb9
    2. Take the train from Lennestadt-Altenhundem to Hagen Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    3h 19m

  2. Drive  117 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schmallenberg to Colognecar car 117 km
    1h 23m
    €18–25

  3. Bus, train via Meschede, Bahnhof

    1. Take the bus from Schmallenberg, Habbel to Meschede, Bahnhofbus bus S90
    2. Take the train from Meschede, Bahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    4h 27m
    €36–100

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  • Distance: 163.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Schmallenberg to Cologne. However, you can take the bus to Altenhundem ZOB, walk to Lennestadt-Altenhundem, take the train to Hagen Hbf, then take the train to Köln Hbf. Alternatively, you can drive from Schmallenberg to Cologne in around 1h 23m.

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