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

The cheapest way to get from Bad Homburg to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which costs €24 - €55 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bad Homburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Homburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Homburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and arriving at Köln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Homburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Homburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Bad Homburg to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Homburg and Cologne is 198 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Homburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Bad Homburg to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Bad Homburg to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

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

Bad Homburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bad Homburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Homburg to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Bad Homburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Homburg to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Bad Homburg to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Homburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Bad Homburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Homburg to Cologne is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Bad Homburg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bad Homburg to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain S5
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
2h 6m
€34–147
Train via Frankfurt
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain S5
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 31m
€24–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 25m
Drive 171.5 km
1. Drive from Bad Homburg to Colognecar 171.5 km
1h 51m
€25–36
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 17m
€107–176
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain S5
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 12m
€34–147

Bad Homburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 198.3 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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