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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Buxtehude is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Buxtehude is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Buxtehude?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Buxtehude. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Hamburg via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Buxtehude?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Buxtehude. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Buxtehude via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Buxtehude?

The distance between Cologne and Buxtehude is 445 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Buxtehude without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cologne to Buxtehude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Buxtehude bus from?

Cologne to Buxtehude bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Buxtehude train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Buxtehude?

The best way to get from Cologne to Buxtehude is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Buxtehude bus arrive?

Cologne to Buxtehude bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Buxtehude train arrive?

Cologne to Buxtehude train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Buxtehude?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Buxtehude is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cologne to Buxtehude.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Buxtehude?

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Cologne to Buxtehude - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Buxtehude by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 42 / ...
4h 26m
€83–336
Drive 389.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Buxtehudecar 389.7 km
3h 24m
€56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 44m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Buxtehudetrain
4h 7m
€99–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal-Oberbarmentrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Wuppertal train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
9h 1m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
6h 3m
€113–327
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 23m
€116–334

Cologne to Buxtehude by train

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Distance: 445.3 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Buxtehude, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg hourly. Tickets cost €75–330 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Buxtehude via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, Hamburg Hbf, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 6h 44m.

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