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How to get fromCologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauberby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train Re80
    4h 33m

  2. Drive 349.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Taubercar car 349.8 km
    3h 9m
    €50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus bus N84 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train
    6h 49m

  4. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Offenbach to Würzburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train
    6h 26m

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  • Distance: 368.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Würzburg Hbf and Steinach in around 4h 33m.

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