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

The cheapest way to get from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €130 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Staffelstein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Staffelstein station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bamberg train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Staffelstein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Staffelstein and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Staffelstein and Cologne is 426 km. The road distance is 368.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Bad Staffelstein to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.

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

Bad Staffelstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.

Train or bus from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Bad Staffelstein to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Staffelstein to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bad Staffelstein to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Staffelstein to Cologne is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne.

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

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Bad Staffelstein to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain Re54 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
4h 54m
€68–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 26m
€43–67
Drive 368.3 km
1. Drive from Bad Staffelstein to Colognecar 368.3 km
4h 22m
€54–78
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Staffelstein to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
6h 4m
€117–327
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Frankfurttrain Re54 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 25m
€48–80
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bad Staffelstein to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 22m
€137–234
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
6h 32m
€138–277
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 11m
€123–319

Bad Staffelstein to Cologne by train

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Distance: 426.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bad Staffelstein to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bad Staffelstein to Köln via Bamberg, Bamberg train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 7h 26m.

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