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

The cheapest way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Altenkirchen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Altenkirchen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Breitenbach, Wendeplatz, Neunkirchen and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Altenkirchen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Altenkirchen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Homburg and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Altenkirchen to Cologne?

The distance between Altenkirchen and Cologne is 355 km. The road distance is 221.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altenkirchen to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Altenkirchen to Cologne train from?

Altenkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Homburg station.

Train or bus from Altenkirchen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altenkirchen to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Altenkirchen to Cologne bus arrive?

Altenkirchen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Altenkirchen to Cologne train arrive?

Altenkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Altenkirchen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altenkirchen to Cologne is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Altenkirchen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Altenkirchen to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Homburg to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 3m
€58–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
6h 53m
€25–42
Drive 221.9 km
1. Drive from Altenkirchen to Colognecar 221.9 km
2h 29m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Homburg to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
5h 45m
€51–117
Train #2
1. Take the train from Homburg to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 58m
€51–92

Altenkirchen to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 354.8 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, Homburg, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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