What is the cheapest way to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Black Forest National Park and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Black Forest National Park to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ruhestein and arriving at Köln via Karlsruhe central train station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Black Forest National Park to Cologne?

The distance between Black Forest National Park and Cologne is 371 km. The road distance is 367.6 km.

How do I travel from Black Forest National Park to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Black Forest National Park to Cologne bus from?

Black Forest National Park to Cologne bus services, operated by Friedrich Müller Omnibusunternehmen GmbH, depart from Ruhestein station.

Where does the Black Forest National Park to Cologne bus arrive?

Black Forest National Park to Cologne bus services, operated by Friedrich Müller Omnibusunternehmen GmbH, arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Black Forest National Park to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Black Forest National Park to Cologne is 368 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Black Forest National Park to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1862+ hotels available in Cologne.

Black Forest National Park to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Black Forest National Park to Cologne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ruhestein to Baden-Badenbus X45
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 30m
Drive 367.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Black Forest National Park to Colognecar 367.6 km
3h 25m
€52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ruhestein to Baden-Badenbus X45
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
7h 33m
Bus, train via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Ruhestein to Baden-Badenbus X45
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
7h 25m

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Distance: 371.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Black Forest National Park, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Black Forest National Park to Köln via Ruhestein, Baden-Baden, Baden-Baden, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 7h 33m.

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