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

The cheapest way to get from Soltau to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Soltau to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Soltau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Soltau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Soltau(Han) and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Soltau to Cologne?

The distance between Soltau and Cologne is 410 km. The road distance is 358.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Soltau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Soltau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soltau to Cologne train from?

Soltau to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Soltau(Han) station.

Where does the Soltau to Cologne train arrive?

Soltau to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Soltau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Soltau to Cologne is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Soltau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Hannover HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf10 / ...
5h 16m
Drive 358.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Soltau to Cologne358.6 km
3h 2m
€52–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Hannover HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to LeverkusenN1327 / ...
8h 12m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Buchholz(Nordheide)
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 46m
Train via Paderborn
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Langenhagen MitteRe
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Bahnhof Mitte to Paderborn HbfS5
3. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to KamenRe
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln HbfRe
7h 28m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Langenhagen Mitte
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAJ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 6m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Langenhagen Mitte
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 28m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 38m

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 410 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Soltau(Han) to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 16m.

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