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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottenburg to Cologne is to bus via Leverkusen which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottenburg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottenburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Masurenallee - Berlin and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottenburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Charlottenburg Bhf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Charlottenburg to Cologne?

The distance between Charlottenburg and Cologne is 517 km. The road distance is 563.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Charlottenburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €95 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Charlottenburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottenburg to Cologne bus from?

Charlottenburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Charlottenburg to Cologne train from?

Charlottenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Charlottenburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Charlottenburg to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €95 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Charlottenburg to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charlottenburg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charlottenburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottenburg to Cologne is 563 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Charlottenburg to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Westend to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h 16m
€73–239
Train via Berlin Jungfernheide
cheapest
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 1m
€36–382
Train
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 41m
€97–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 52m
Drive 563.1 km
1. Drive from Charlottenburg to Colognecar 563.1 km
4h 38m
€81–117
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h
€97–281
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 2m
€111–308
Train #2
1. Take the train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 14
6h 3m
€100–430
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
8h 11m
€40–70

Charlottenburg to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.6 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €95–380 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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