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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Beilstein is to bus which costs €35 - €45 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Beilstein is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Beilstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Beilstein. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Beilstein Langhans via Frankfurt central train station and Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Beilstein?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Beilstein. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Marbach via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Beilstein?

The distance between Cologne and Beilstein is 388 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Beilstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cologne to Beilstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Beilstein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Beilstein train from?

Cologne to Beilstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Beilstein?

The best way to get from Cologne to Beilstein is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Beilstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Beilstein train arrive?

Cologne to Beilstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Beilstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Beilstein is 331 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cologne to Beilstein.

Where can I stay near Beilstein?

There are 970+ hotels available in Beilstein.

Cologne to Beilstein - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3h 30m
€69–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N965 / ...
6h 51m
€35–44
Drive 331.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Beilsteincar 331.1 km
2h 49m
€48–69
Fly
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CGN - STR
6h 28m
€124–336
Train, line 642 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof to Beilstein Langhansbus 642 / ...
4h 35m
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Köln West Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mosbach, Bahnhoftrain S2 / ...
8h 38m
€63–95

Cologne to Beilstein by train and bus

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Distance: 387.6 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Beilstein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–250 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Beilstein Langhans via Frankfurt central train station and Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof in around 6h 51m.

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