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

The cheapest way to get from Bernburg to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bernburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Bernburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bernburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bernburg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bernburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bernburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bernburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Köthen and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Bernburg to Cologne?

The distance between Bernburg and Cologne is 509 km. The road distance is 425.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bernburg to Cologne without a car is to train via Magdeburg which takes 6h 16m and costs €45 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Bernburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bernburg to Cologne bus from?

Bernburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Bernburg to Cologne train from?

Bernburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köthen station.

Train or bus from Bernburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bernburg to Cologne is to train via Magdeburg which takes 6h 16m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Bernburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Bernburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Bernburg to Cologne train arrive?

Bernburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bernburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bernburg to Cologne is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Bernburg to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train via Magdeburg
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1. Take the train from Köthen to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 16m
€47–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 2m
Drive 425.1 km
1. Drive from Bernburg to Colognecar 425.1 km
4h 53m
€63–91
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Köthen to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
7h 12m
€138–389
Train
1. Take the train from Köthen to Köln Hbftrain 55
6h 40m
€84–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb47
2. Take the bus from Halle to Leverkusenbus N23
9h 10m
€48–94
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 37m
€112–423
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Köthentrain
2. Take the train from Köthen to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
4. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 8m
€125–473
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köthen to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 48m
€136–272

Bernburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 508.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Bernburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bernburg Hbf to Köln Hbf via Köthen and Magdeburg Hbf in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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