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

The cheapest way to get from Schwarmstedt to Cologne is to bus which costs €11 - €20 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schwarmstedt to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Schwarmstedt and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schwarmstedt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schwarmstedt and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Schwarmstedt to Cologne?

The distance between Schwarmstedt and Cologne is 362 km. The road distance is 314.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Schwarmstedt to Cologne without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 2m and costs €28 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Schwarmstedt to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schwarmstedt to Cologne train from?

Schwarmstedt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Schwarmstedt to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schwarmstedt to Cologne is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 2m and costs €28 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €20 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Schwarmstedt to Cologne train arrive?

Schwarmstedt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Schwarmstedt to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwarmstedt to Cologne is 314 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Schwarmstedt to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Schwarmstedt to Cologne?

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Schwarmstedt to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Schwarmstedt to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf10 / ...
4h 2m
€28–100
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hanover Central Station to Cologne Central StationFlx30
4h 54m
€10–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to LeverkusenN1327 / ...
7h 36m
€11–20
Drive 314.2 km
1. Drive from Schwarmstedt to Cologne314.2 km
2h 53m
€45–65
Fly Hannover Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAJ - DUS
5h 37m
€137–331
Fly Hannover Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HAJ - CGN
5h 15m
€132–325
Fly Hannover Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 44m
€113–251
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Schwarmstedt to Buchholz(Nordheide)
2. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 33m

Schwarmstedt to Cologne by train

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Distance: 362.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–100 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 5h.

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