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

The cheapest way to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bremerhaven and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremerhaven to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bremerhaven and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Bremerhaven to Cologne?

The distance between Bremerhaven and Cologne is 383 km. The road distance is 359.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Cologne bus from?

Bremerhaven to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Cologne train from?

Bremerhaven to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bremerhaven to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Cologne bus arrive?

Bremerhaven to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz station.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Cologne train arrive?

Bremerhaven to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bremerhaven to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremerhaven to Cologne is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bremerhaven to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bremerhaven to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bremerhaven to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 20m
€34–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platzbus Re8x / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusenbus N1360a
8h 12m
Drive 359.8 km
1. Drive from Bremerhaven to Colognecar 359.8 km
3h 15m
€53–77
Train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRE - DUS
5h 54m
€175–426
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re9
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Mülheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 52m
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 13m
€114–355

Bremerhaven to Cologne by train

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Distance: 383.4 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Köln Hbf via Bremen Hbf in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Köln Heumarkt via Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz, Bremen Fernbusterminal, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 12m.

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