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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lahr is to train which costs €50 - €100 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lahr is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lahr?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lahr. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lahr via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lahr?

The distance between Cologne and Lahr is 389 km. The road distance is 393.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lahr without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cologne to Lahr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lahr train from?

Cologne to Lahr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Lahr train arrive?

Cologne to Lahr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lahr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lahr is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cologne to Lahr.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lahr?

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Where can I stay near Lahr?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Lahr.

Cologne to Lahr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Lahr by train, bus, or car

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Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 47m
€62–181
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 198 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 19m
€47–116
Drive 393.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lahrcar 393.1 km
3h 16m
€58–84
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Süd to Offenburgtrain Nightjet
6h 5m
€51–95

Cologne to Lahr by train and bus

185Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.2 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lahr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lahr Goethestraße via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Lahr, and Lahr in around 3h 47m.

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