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

The cheapest way to get from Zittau to Cologne is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zittau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Zittau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zittau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zittau Bahnhofstraße and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Görlitz and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Zittau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zittau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zittau Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Zittau to Cologne?

The distance between Zittau and Cologne is 765 km. The road distance is 675 km.

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

The best way to get from Zittau to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 52m and costs €60 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Zittau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zittau to Cologne bus from?

Zittau to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Regio Bus Ost GmbH, depart from Zittau Bahnhofstraße station.

Where do I catch the Zittau to Cologne train from?

Zittau to Cologne train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Zittau Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zittau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zittau to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 52m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Zittau to Cologne bus arrive?

Zittau to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Regio Bus Ost GmbH, arrive at Görlitz Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Zittau to Cologne train arrive?

Zittau to Cologne train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Zittau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zittau to Cologne is 675 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Zittau to Cologne.

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Zittau to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Zittau to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
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1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re2
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Frankfurttrain 50
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
8h 52m
€64–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zittau Bahnhofstraße to Görlitz Busbahnhofbus 12
2. Take the bus from Görlitz to Bensberg Busbahnhofbus N20
12h 26m
Drive 675 km
1. Drive from Zittau to Colognecar 675 km
5h 54m
€94–136
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Klotzschetrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 21m
€100–374
Train
1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re2
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 16m
€104–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 25m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Zittau station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
7h
€93–243
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Klotzschetrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 41m
€152–355
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
6h 50m
€83–296
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Zittau station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 9m
€100–244
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
7h 30m
€98–348

Zittau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 765.2 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Zittau Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Frankfurt in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zittau Bahnhofstraße to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Görlitz and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg in around 12h 26m.

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