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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenfeld to Cologne is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenfeld to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenfeld and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenfeld to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Birkenfeld, Kreisverwaltung and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz and Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenfeld and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenfeld to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Neubrücke, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Birkenfeld to Cologne?

The distance between Birkenfeld and Cologne is 308 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenfeld to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Birkenfeld to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenfeld to Cologne bus from?

Birkenfeld to Cologne bus services, operated by Jozi-Reisen, depart from Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz station.

Where do I catch the Birkenfeld to Cologne train from?

Birkenfeld to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Neubrücke, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Birkenfeld to Cologne?

The best way to get from Birkenfeld to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can line 200 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Birkenfeld to Cologne bus arrive?

Birkenfeld to Cologne bus services, operated by Jozi-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Birkenfeld to Cologne train arrive?

Birkenfeld to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Birkenfeld to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenfeld to Cologne is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Birkenfeld to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Birkenfeld to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 200 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birkenfeld to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re3
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 10m
€55–175
Drive 186.4 km
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1. Drive from Birkenfeld to Colognecar 186.4 km
2h 3m
€27–39
Line 200 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 200
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
5h 59m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
5h 32m
€44–61
Train #2
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 48m
€40–70

Birkenfeld to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 307.9 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Neubrücke, Bahnhof, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkenfeld, Kreisverwaltung to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 5h 59m.

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