What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Arolsen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Arolsen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Arolsen Rathausstraße and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wolfhagen-Gasterfeld Pommernanlage, Wolfhagen Bahnhof, Kassel and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Arolsen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Arolsen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Arolsen Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Korbach Hauptbahnhof, Brilon Wald, Bahnhof and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Arolsen and Cologne is 219 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.

How do I travel from Bad Arolsen to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne without a car is to train via Brilon which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Arolsen to Cologne bus from?

Bad Arolsen to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wolfhagen Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bad Arolsen to Cologne train from?

Bad Arolsen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne is to train via Brilon which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Bad Arolsen to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Arolsen to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Where does the Bad Arolsen to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Arolsen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Arolsen to Cologne is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Bad Arolsen to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bad Arolsen to Cologne?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bad Arolsen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Brilon
best
1. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain Re17
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
5h 5m
€46–119
Drive 185.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bad Arolsen to Colognecar 185.9 km
2h 27m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wolfhagen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus Ev / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Leverkusenbus 264
7h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from War-Scherfede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain Re57
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 18m
€49–131
Train #2
1. Take the train from Warburg, Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 51
5h 45m
€50–220

Bad Arolsen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 219.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bad Arolsen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bad Arolsen Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Korbach Hauptbahnhof, Brilon Wald, Bahnhof, and Hagen Hbf in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Arolsen Rathausstraße to Köln Heumarkt via Wolfhagen-Gasterfeld Pommernanlage, Wolfhagen Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 7h 34m.

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