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

The cheapest way to get from Stralsund to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stralsund to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Stralsund and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stralsund to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stralsund and arriving at Cologne via Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Stralsund and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stralsund to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Stralsund to Cologne?

The distance between Stralsund and Cologne is 723 km. The road distance is 667.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stralsund to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Stralsund to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stralsund to Cologne bus from?

Stralsund to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stralsund station.

Where do I catch the Stralsund to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Stralsund to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stralsund to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Stralsund to Cologne bus arrive?

Stralsund to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where does the Stralsund to Cologne train arrive?

Stralsund to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stralsund to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stralsund to Cologne is 668 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Stralsund to Cologne.

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

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Stralsund to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Stralsund to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf26
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
8h 45m
€62–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stralsund to Berlin Alexanderplatz170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin to Cologne
14h 11m
€41–72
Drive 667.6 km
1. Drive from Stralsund to Cologne667.6 km
5h 46m
€95–137
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
6h 26m
€91–295
Train via Cologne Messe/Deutz
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf26
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Messe/DeutzFlx20
8h 56m
€50–177
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Berlin HbfRe5 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
9h 6m
€64–176
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stralsund to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingen
3. Drive from Göttingen to Cologne
6h 56m
€161–222
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof 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
7h 16m
€127–399
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf
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 2m
€104–346
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 43m
€128–356
Bus to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stralsund to Copenhagen Airport
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
11h 40m
€168–394
Bus to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Stralsund to Copenhagen Airport
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CPH - CGN
13h 5m
€165–373

Stralsund to Cologne by train

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Distance: 723.4 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stralsund to Cologne via Berlin Alexanderplatz and Berlin in around 14h 11m.

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