There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Aerzen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain Rb77
4h 38m€50–133Drive 238.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Aerzencar 238.5 km
2h 26m€35–51Train via Hamm
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain S5
4h 57mTrain via Aerzen, Kirche
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain Rb77
5h 23m€55–143
Cologne to Aerzen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aerzen is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aerzen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aerzen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hameln, Bahnhof via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Cologne and Aerzen is 293 km. The road distance is 238.5 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Aerzen without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cologne to Aerzen, including transfers.
Cologne to Aerzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aerzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Aerzen is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Cologne to Aerzen.
There are 705+ hotels available in Aerzen.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aerzen, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Aerzen, Friedhof via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hameln, Bahnhof, and Hameln, Bahnhof in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Herford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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