There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Eckernförde by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kiel Hbf
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...
6h 11m€110–240Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cologne to Eckernförde529.8 km
6h 22m€29Bus
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
10h 40m€65–121Drive 529.9 km
- Drive from Cologne to Eckernfördecar 529.9 km
4h 34m€77–112Line 41 train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
- Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Eckernfoerdetrain
5h 19m€115–324Train
- Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rendsburgtrain Re7
7h 34m€46–58Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 37m€143–338
Cologne to Eckernförde by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Eckernförde is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Eckernförde is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Eckernförde station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Kiel central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Eckernförde. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Eckernfoerde via Hamburg Hbf and Kiel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Cologne and Eckernförde is 575 km. The road distance is 529.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Eckernförde without a car is to train via Kiel Hbf which takes 6h 11m and costs €110 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cologne to Eckernförde, including transfers.
Cologne to Eckernförde bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne to Eckernförde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Eckernförde is to train via Kiel Hbf which takes 6h 11m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Eckernförde, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Eckernfoerde via Hamburg Hbf and Kiel Hbf in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport via Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–290
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kiel central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cologne to Eckernförde
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Eckernförde bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.
Cologne to Eckernförde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Eckernförde is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cologne to Eckernförde.
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