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

The cheapest way to get from Bad Schandau to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bad Schandau to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Schandau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Schandau station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Köln Neumarkt via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Schandau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Schandau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Schandau and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Bad Schandau to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Schandau and Cologne is 591 km. The road distance is 608.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Schandau to Cologne without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bad Schandau to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Bad Schandau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

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

Bad Schandau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Bad Schandau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Schandau to Cologne is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Bad Schandau to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Schandau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bensberg bus station.

Where does the Bad Schandau to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Schandau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bad Schandau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Schandau to Cologne is 608 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bad Schandau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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There are 10 ways to get from Bad Schandau to Cologne by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bad Schandau to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 12m
€119–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
9h 55m
€53–93
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
7h 5m
€102–243
Drive 608.2 km
1. Drive from Bad Schandau to Colognecar 608.2 km
5h 20m
€113–164
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
5h 28m
€155–437
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Schandau to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 58m
€95–313
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Schandau to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 27m
€104–365
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 51m
€150–366
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55
9h 29m
€114–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Krippen Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 16m
€130–146

Bad Schandau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 590.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Bad Schandau to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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