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

The cheapest way to get from Wacken to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €45 - €120 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wacken to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €100.

How far is it from Wacken to Cologne?

The distance between Wacken and Cologne is 540 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wacken to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €80 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Wacken to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Wacken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wacken to Cologne is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Wacken to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1757+ hotels available in Cologne.

Wacken to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Wacken to Cologne by train, 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 Itzehoe to Köln Hbf39 / ...
6h 42m
€80–90
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg HbfRe / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 45m
€46–119
Drive 485.9 km
1. Drive from Wacken to Cologne485.9 km
4h 3m
€68–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 56m
€112–283
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Wacken to Hamburg Altona
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cologne
4h 14m
€140–185

Wacken to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

11Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 540 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Itzehoe to Köln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €80–90 and the journey takes 4h 59m.

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