There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Alken by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Löf Kattenes Bahnhoftrain Rb81
2h€30–64Drive 106.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Alkencar 106.2 km
1h 11m€16–23Bus, line 460 bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Montabaurbus
- Take the bus from Montabaur Konrad-Adenauer-Platz to Koblenz Zentralplatz/Forumbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center to Alken Kirchstraßebus 31
3h 49mTrain, line 31 bus
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Alken Kirchstraßebus 31 / ...
2hTrain, line 31 bus via Koeln Sued
- Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Re
- Take the bus from Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center to Alken Kirchstraßebus 31
2h 2m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alken is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alken is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Alken. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alken Kirchstraße via Montabaur Konrad-Adenauer-Platz and Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alken. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Löf Kattenes Bahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Cologne and Alken is 113 km. The road distance is 106.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Alken without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Cologne to Alken, including transfers.
Cologne to Alken bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Alken is to train which takes 2h and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 460 bus and line 31 bus, which costs and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Alken, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alken via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Löf Kattenes Bahnhof in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Hbf to Alken Kirchstraße via Montabaur, Montabaur Konrad-Adenauer-Platz, Koblenz Zentralplatz/Forum, and Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- SVS
Bus from Köln Hbf to Montabaur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- SVS
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Alken bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Montabaur station.
Cologne to Alken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alken is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cologne to Alken.
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