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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ahrensburg is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ahrensburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ahrensburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ahrensburg. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Hamburg via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ahrensburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ahrensburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ahrensburg via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ahrensburg?

The distance between Cologne and Ahrensburg is 457 km. The road distance is 436.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ahrensburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cologne to Ahrensburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ahrensburg bus from?

Cologne to Ahrensburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ahrensburg train from?

Cologne to Ahrensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Ahrensburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ahrensburg is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Ahrensburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Ahrensburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Ahrensburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Ahrensburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ahrensburg is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cologne to Ahrensburg.

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

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Cologne to Ahrensburg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Ahrensburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 36m
€85–343
Drive 436.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Ahrensburgcar 436.7 km
4h
€63–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 28m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hasselbrook to Ahrensburgtrain
3h 37m
€94–265
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal-Oberbarmentrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Wuppertal train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
8h 45m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 32m
€108–323
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 52m
€111–329

Cologne to Ahrensburg by train

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Distance: 457.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–340 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Ahrensburg via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 28m.

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