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

The cheapest way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Wittenberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wittenberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Wittenberg to Cologne?

The distance between Wittenberg and Cologne is 621 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Wittenberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wittenberg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Wittenberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Wittenberg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wittenberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wittenberg to Cologne is 514 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Wittenberg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Wittenberg to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Wittenberg to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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 Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Frankfurt11
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
5h 12m
€63–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halle to LeverkusenN23
9h 34m
€43–89
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Altstadt to Halle(Saale)HbfRe3
2. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
12h 23m
€71–292
Drive 514.1 km
1. Drive from Wittenberg to Cologne514.1 km
4h 56m
€73–105
Train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbf51
7h 45m
€84–196
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
3h 26m
€78–281
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz 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
4h 2m
€91–347
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 27m
€114–303
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 34m
€99–354
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf 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 28m
€98–415

Wittenberg to Cologne by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.9 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halle to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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