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

The cheapest way to get from Stendal to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stendal to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Stendal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stendal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stendal Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Stendal to Cologne?

The distance between Stendal and Cologne is 472 km. The road distance is 457.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stendal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Stendal to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stendal to Cologne train from?

Stendal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stendal Hbf station.

Where does the Stendal to Cologne train arrive?

Stendal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Stendal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stendal to Cologne is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Stendal to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stendal 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
best
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf10 / ...
4h 46m
€53–123
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg HbfS1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to LeverkusenN1338 / ...
9h 26m
€36–54
Drive 457.4 km
1. Drive from Stendal to Cologne457.4 km
4h 16m
€65–94
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
3h 57m
€74–268
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 33m
€92–340
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf 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
5h 4m
€123–343
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 54m
€106–377
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Hannover Hbf
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 36m
€142–326

Stendal to Cologne by train

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Distance: 472.2 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Stendal Hbf to Köln Hbf via Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 46m.

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