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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altstadt is to bus which costs €6 - €14 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altstadt is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €19 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Altstadt?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt am Main. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Altstadt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Altstadt?

The distance between Cologne and Altstadt is 180 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Altstadt without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €19 - €65.

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

The train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altstadt bus from?

Cologne to Altstadt bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altstadt train from?

Cologne to Altstadt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Altstadt?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altstadt is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €19 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, which costs €27 - €29 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Altstadt bus arrive?

Cologne to Altstadt bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Altstadt train arrive?

Cologne to Altstadt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Altstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altstadt is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cologne to Altstadt.

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

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Where can I stay near Altstadt?

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Cologne to Altstadt - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
1h 9m
€19–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2h 48m
€6–14
Bus via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 13m
€27–29
Drive 178.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altstadtcar 178.6 km
1h 57m
€27–38
Line 41 train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2h 59m
€105–186
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
3h 1m
€17–37

Cologne to Altstadt by train

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Distance: 179.6 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altstadt, Hesse, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily. Tickets cost €24–26 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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