Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brocken?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brocken. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Brocken via Braunschweig Hbf, Vienenburg and Wernigerode Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brocken?

The distance between Cologne and Brocken is 443 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brocken without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Cologne to Brocken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brocken train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Brocken train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Brocken?

There are 3070+ hotels available in Brocken.

Cologne to Brocken - 2 ways to travel via train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Brocken by train

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wernigerode Hbf to Brockentrain Rb
7h 29m
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nordhausentrain Re
3. Take the train from Nordhausen Nord to Drei Annen Hohnetrain Rb
10h 6m

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Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brocken via Braunschweig Hbf, Vienenburg, and Wernigerode Hbf in around 7h 29m.

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