What is the cheapest way to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne is to bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Bastei (Mountain) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bastei (Mountain) station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bastei (Mountain) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kurort Rathen Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne?

The distance between Bastei (Mountain) and Cologne is 580 km. The road distance is 603.7 km.

How do I travel from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 49m and costs €120 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne bus from?

Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 49m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €460 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne bus arrive?

Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bensberg bus station.

Where does the Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne.

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Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kurort Rathen Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 16m
€136–426
Bus via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
10h 3m
€52–91
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
7h 49m
€123–536
Drive 603.7 km
1. Drive from Bastei (Mountain) to Colognecar 603.7 km
5h 14m
€86–125
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
5h 44m
€162–459
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kurort Rathen Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 28m
€180–437
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 43m
€105–365
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 10m
€134–402
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
8h 57m
€127–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 2m

Bastei (Mountain) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 580 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bastei (Mountain), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Kurort Rathen Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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