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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Frankenau is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Frankenau is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Frankenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Frankenau. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Frankenau Kindergarten via Leverkusen, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Frankenau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Frankenau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Frankenberg Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Frankfurt and Marburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Frankenau?

The distance between Cologne and Frankenau is 321 km. The road distance is 171.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Frankenau without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cologne to Frankenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Frankenau bus from?

Cologne to Frankenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Frankenau train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Frankenau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Frankenau is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 56m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Frankenau bus arrive?

Cologne to Frankenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Cologne to Frankenau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Frankenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Frankenau is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cologne to Frankenau.

Where can I stay near Frankenau?

There are 784+ hotels available in Frankenau.

Cologne to Frankenau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Frankenau by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Frankenberg Bahnhoftrain
5h 56m
€56–210
Drive 171.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankenaucar 171.2 km
2h 12m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Kasselbus 264
2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen Bahnhofbus 500
8h 27m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Vöhl-Schmittlotheim Bahnhoftrain
6h 13m
€45–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Siegen Hbfbus Re9x / ...
2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Cölbe Bahnhoftrain Rb94
7h 27m
€37–59

Cologne to Frankenau by train and bus

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Distance: 321.4 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Frankenau, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankenau Kindergarten via Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Marburg Hauptbahnhof, Frankenberg Bahnhof, and Frankenberg Bahnhof in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Frankenau Kindergarten via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof in around 8h 27m.

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