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

The cheapest way to get from Stade to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €35 - €65 and takes 5h 57m.

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 37m and costs €55 - €85.

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 4h 53m.

How far is it from Stade to Cologne?

The distance between Stade and Cologne is 466 km. The road distance is 402.8 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 4h 53m and costs €30 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Stade to Cologne, including transfers.

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.

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 403 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Stade to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stade to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 53m
€35–173
Drive 402.8 km
1. Drive from Stade to Colognecar 402.8 km
3h 37m
€59–85
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 12m
€89–262
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
5h 57m
€36–60
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 34m
€119–269

Stade to Cologne by train

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Distance: 466.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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 4h 53m.

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