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How to get fromCologne to Königseeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    6h 12m
    €237–340

  2. Drive  379.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Königseecar car 379.6 km
    3h 35m
    €56–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train stationbus bus 020
    2. Take the bus from Erfurt, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus bus 113
    10h 49m

  4. Train via Koeln Hbf

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    6h 40m
    €225–341

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    7h 22m
    €248–358

Cologne to Königsee by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, Rottenbach, and Rottenbach in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Erfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz in around 10h 49m.

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