What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bad Arolsen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Bad Arolsen Rathausstraße via Leverkusen, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Wolfhagen Bahnhof and Wolfhagen-Gasterfeld Pommernanlage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bad Arolsen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf, Brilon Wald, Bahnhof and Korbach Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

The distance between Cologne and Bad Arolsen is 219 km. The road distance is 206 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Bad Arolsen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen without a car is to train via Brilon which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bad Arolsen bus from?

Cologne to Bad Arolsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bad Arolsen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen is to train via Brilon which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Cologne to Bad Arolsen bus arrive?

Cologne to Bad Arolsen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Cologne to Bad Arolsen train arrive?

Cologne to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bad Arolsen is 206 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cologne to Bad Arolsen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Bad Arolsen?

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Cologne to Bad Arolsen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Bad Arolsen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Brilon
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain Re17
5h 37m
€47–111
Drive 206 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Bad Arolsencar 206 km
1h 55m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Wolfhagen Bahnhofbus Ev Rb4 / ...
8h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to War-Scherfede, Bahnhofbus S80 / ...
5h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to War-Scherfede, Bahnhoftrain Re57
6h 12m
€37–126

Cologne to Bad Arolsen by train

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Distance: 219.2 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bad Arolsen, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf, Brilon Wald, Bahnhof, and Korbach Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Bad Arolsen Rathausstraße via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Wolfhagen Bahnhof, and Wolfhagen-Gasterfeld Pommernanlage in around 8h 15m.

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