What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Osterode am Harz?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Osterode am Harz. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Osterode am Harz Kornmagazin via Katlenburg Bahnhof Südseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Osterode am Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Osterode am Harz. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Osterode am Harz Mitte via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

The distance between Cologne and Osterode am Harz is 428 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Osterode am Harz without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €80 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Osterode am Harz bus from?

Cologne to Osterode am Harz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Osterode am Harz train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz is to train which takes 5h and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Osterode am Harz bus arrive?

Cologne to Osterode am Harz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Göttingen central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Osterode am Harz train arrive?

Cologne to Osterode am Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Osterode am Harz is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cologne to Osterode am Harz.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Osterode am Harz?

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Where can I stay near Osterode am Harz?

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Cologne to Osterode am Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Osterode am Harz by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Osterode am Harz Mittetrain Rb46
5h
€82–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
8h 44m
€31–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Osterode am Harz Mittetrain Rb46
5h 30m
Drive 300.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Osterode am Harzcar 300.1 km
3h 20m
€43–62

Cologne to Osterode am Harz by train

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Distance: 428.1 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Osterode am Harz, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Osterode am Harz Mitte via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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