There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Helmstedt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
4h 19m€70–276Drive 381.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Helmstedtcar 381.8 km
3h 14m€55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
- Take the bus from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhofbus Rb40
6hTrain via Herford
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Herfordtrain Re
- Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Weddel(Braunschw)train Re
6h 55m
Cologne to Helmstedt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Cologne and Helmstedt is 391 km. The road distance is 381.8 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Cologne to Helmstedt, including transfers.
Cologne to Helmstedt bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.
Cologne to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Helmstedt is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Helmstedt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Helmstedt bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.
Cologne to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Helmstedt is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cologne to Helmstedt.
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