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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lichtenfels is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lichtenfels is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lichtenfels?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lichtenfels station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bamberg train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lichtenfels?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lichtenfels. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lichtenfels via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lichtenfels?

The distance between Cologne and Lichtenfels is 413 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lichtenfels without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to Lichtenfels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lichtenfels bus from?

Cologne to Lichtenfels bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lichtenfels train from?

Cologne to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lichtenfels?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lichtenfels is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Cologne to Lichtenfels bus arrive?

Cologne to Lichtenfels bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Lichtenfels train arrive?

Cologne to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lichtenfels?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lichtenfels is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Cologne to Lichtenfels.

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

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Cologne to Lichtenfels - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bambergtrain 41
3h 39m
€75–324
Drive 371.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Lichtenfelscar 371.6 km
4h 24m
€53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068 / ...
6h 51m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
6h 6m
€127–346
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain Re20 / ...
4h 10m
€80–299
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4h 32m
€67–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
4h 32m
€140–349
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
5h 59m
€127–423

Cologne to Lichtenfels by train

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Distance: 412.9 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bamberg once a week. Tickets cost €70–290 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lichtenfels via Frankfurt central train station, Bamberg train station, and Bamberg in around 6h 51m.

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