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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lahr is to night train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 6h 16m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lahr via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lahr?

The distance between Cologne and Lahr is 388 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 Mannheim which takes 3h 30m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Where does the Cologne to Lahr train arrive?

Cologne to Lahr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, 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 1764+ hotels available in Lahr.

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 30m
€60–274
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
6h 16m
€33–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N77 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 13m
€48–137
Drive 393.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lahrcar 393.1 km
3h 16m
€57–81
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Re7 / ...
4h 27m
€68–272

Cologne to Lahr by train and bus

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3h 30mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lahr Goethestraße via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Lahr, and Lahr in around 3h 30m.

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