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How to get fromCologne to Hesseby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Hesse by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Baden-Baden

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Badentrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 84
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarrebourgtrain train Ter
    6h 25m
    €82–164

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus bus FlixBus N11
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarrebourgtrain train Ter / ...
    8h 36m
    €49–91

  3. Drive  313.3 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Hessecar car 313.3 km
    3h 24m
    €50–73

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Süd to Offenburgtrain train Nightjet
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarrebourgtrain train Ter / ...
    8h 18m
    €65–184

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus bus
    3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Sarrebourgtrain train Ter
    9h 4m
    €51–147

Cologne to Hesse by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to HESSE - Rue Principale via Baden-Baden, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Sarrebourg, and SARREBOURG - Gare Routiere in around 6h 25m.

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