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

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €14 - €23 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Thuringia station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Cologne?

The distance between Thuringia and Cologne is 434 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Thuringia to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Thuringia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Cologne bus from?

Thuringia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Thuringia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Thuringia to Cologne bus arrive?

Thuringia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Thuringia to Cologne train arrive?

Thuringia to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Thuringia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Cologne is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Thuringia to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Thuringia to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thuringia and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Thuringia to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Thuringia to Cologne by train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h
€53–155
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Cologne358.1 km
4h 1m
€14–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusen020
6h 19m
€17–40
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to GöttingenRe1 / ...
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Koeln HbfNj
12h 4m
€68–302
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbf51
5h 24m
€40–130
Drive 358.4 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Cologne358.4 km
3h 26m
€51–73
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 47m
€122–291
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
4h 21m
€83–324
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbf
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 37m
€101–407

Thuringia to Cologne by train

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Distance: 433.7 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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