What is the cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €18 - €25 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth central train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Cologne?

The distance between Bayreuth and Cologne is 495 km. The road distance is 435.9 km.

How do I travel from Bayreuth to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €85 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Bayreuth to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bayreuth to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Cologne bus from?

Bayreuth to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Cologne train from?

Bayreuth to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bayreuth to Cologne train arrive?

Bayreuth to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Cologne is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Bayreuth to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bayreuth to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bayreuth to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Bayreuth to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bayreuth and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bayreuth to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bayreuth to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re32 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 41m
€89–329
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bayreuth to Colognerideshare 435.7 km
4h 51m
€18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 3m
Drive 435.9 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Colognecar 435.9 km
4h 2m
€63–90
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
5h 47m
€126–306
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
7h 21m
€85–150
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf 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 8m
€141–313
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 38m
€128–383
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 5m
€146–414

Bayreuth to Cologne by train

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Distance: 494.8 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 7h 3m.

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