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

The cheapest way to get from Stade to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stade to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Stade and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stade to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stade, Teichstraße and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Zeven Busbahnhof, Bremen Fernbusterminal and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Stade and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stade to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stade and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Stade to Cologne?

The distance between Stade and Cologne is 466 km. The road distance is 405.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Stade to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Stade to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stade to Cologne bus from?

Stade to Cologne bus services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), depart from Stade, Teichstraße station.

Where do I catch the Stade to Cologne train from?

Stade to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Stade station.

Train or bus from Stade to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stade to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Stade to Cologne bus arrive?

Stade to Cologne bus services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), arrive at Zeven Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Stade to Cologne train arrive?

Stade to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Stade to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stade to Cologne is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Stade to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stade to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Stade to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg-HarburgRe
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 7m
Drive 405.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stade to Cologne405.9 km
3h 30m
€57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stade, Teichstraße to Zeven Busbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Zeven Busbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof630
3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to LeverkusenN74
10h 33m
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 13m
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg-HarburgRe
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln HbfDrf
5h 41m
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)HAM - CGN
5h 51m
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 49m

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

10Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 466 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Stade to Köln Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stade, Teichstraße to Köln Heumarkt via Zeven Busbahnhof, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Bremen Fernbusterminal, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 33m.

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