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How to get fromCologne to Pforzheimby train, night train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Pforzheim by train, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    2h 36m
    €57–137

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4h 38m
    €33–119

  3. Drive  322.9 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Pforzheimcar car 322.9 km
    2h 48m
    €48–69

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane CGN - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pforzheim Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h 10m
    €144–397

Cologne to Pforzheim by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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