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How to get fromCologne to Bad Tabarzby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Bad Tabarz by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 4 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain train 50
    3. Take the tram from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Bad Tabarztram tram 4
    5h 28m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Eisenach central bus stationbus bus 020
    7h 32m
    €25–40

  3. Drive  325.7 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Bad Tabarzcar car 325.7 km
    2h 54m
    €48–69

  4. Train, line 4 tram via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain train 50
    3. Take the tram from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Bad Tabarztram tram 4
    5h 34m

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  • Distance: 426.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Eisenach central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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