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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to bus via Bensberg bus station which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Pirna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Pirna Dresdner Straße via Bensberg bus station, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and DD Prohlis Kaufpark Nickern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pirna?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pirna?

The distance between Cologne and Pirna is 687 km. The road distance is 588 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirna without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 59m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Cologne to Pirna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirna train from?

Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Pirna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 59m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Bensberg bus station, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €460 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Pirna bus arrive?

Cologne to Pirna bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Cologne to Pirna train arrive?

Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pirna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pirna is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cologne to Pirna.

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
6h 59m
€113–510
Bus via Bensberg bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central stationbus N20
10h 45m
€45–80
Drive 588 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pirnacar 588 km
5h 2m
€85–122
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
7h 7m
€159–451
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 59m
€129–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
4h 7m
€144–412
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 7m
€177–425
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
5h 39m
€107–358
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
6h 13m
€132–389

Cologne to Pirna by train

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg bus station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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