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

The cheapest way to get from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Frankenhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Frankenhausen, Unterkirche and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Heldrungen, Erfurt central train station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Frankenhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heldrungen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Frankenhausen and Cologne is 488 km. The road distance is 368.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 33m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne bus services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Heldrungen station.

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

Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Heldrungen station.

Train or bus from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 33m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne bus services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Where does the Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne is 368 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Heldrungen to Erfurt Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 33m
€74–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heldrungen to Erfurt Hbfbus Rb59
2. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusenbus 020
10h 16m
€37–59
Drive 368.5 km
1. Drive from Bad Frankenhausen to Colognecar 368.5 km
3h 58m
€69–100
Train
1. Take the train from Heldrungen to Erfurt Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
7h 21m
€80–184

Bad Frankenhausen to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 488 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Bad Frankenhausen, Seehäuser Straße to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heldrungen, Bahnhof, Heldrungen, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Frankenhausen, Unterkirche to Köln Heumarkt via Heldrungen, Erfurt Hbf, Erfurt central train station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 10h 16m.

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