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

The cheapest way to get from Seiffen to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seiffen to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Seiffen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Seiffen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kurort Seiffen, Mitte and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Olbernhau, Busbahnhof, Chemnitz central bus station and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Seiffen to Cologne?

The distance between Seiffen and Cologne is 696 km. The road distance is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Seiffen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 59m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Seiffen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seiffen to Cologne bus from?

Seiffen to Cologne bus services, operated by RVE, depart from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Seiffen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Seiffen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 59m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Seiffen to Cologne bus arrive?

Seiffen to Cologne bus services, operated by RVE, arrive at Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr station.

Can I drive from Seiffen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Seiffen to Cologne is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Seiffen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Cologne.

Seiffen to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 737 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Seiffen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Olbernhau, Bahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig HbfRe
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf78 / ...
8h 59m
€86–251
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Central StationFlx30
11h 7m
€29–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr207
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bensberg BusbahnhofN20
11h 24m
€36–56
Drive 558 km
1. Drive from Seiffen to Cologne558 km
5h 9m
€80–115
Line 737 bus to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kurort Seiffen, Schauwerkstatt to Freiberg, Bahnhof
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 42m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Olbernhau, Bahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig HbfRe
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf51
11h 25m
€73–191
Line 737 bus to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Kurort Seiffen, Schauwerkstatt to Freiberg, Bahnhof
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 54m
Line 737 bus, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Kurort Seiffen, Schauwerkstatt to Freiberg, Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Flughafen Ber
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
7h 8m
Train, train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Olbernhau, Bahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
3. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 21m
€138–312
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Flughafen Ber
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 44m
€95–315

Seiffen to Cologne by foot, bus, and train

76Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 696 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Seiffen to Köln Hbf via Kurort Seiffen, Mitte, Olbernhau, Busbahnhof, Olbernhau, Bahnhof, Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof, Chemnitz Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seiffen to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Kurort Seiffen, Mitte, Olbernhau, Busbahnhof, Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr, Chemnitz central bus station, and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg in around 11h 24m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.