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How to get fromCologne to Schmallenbergby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Schmallenberg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hagen

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 27m

  2. Drive  117.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Schmallenbergcar car 117.4 km
    1h 23m
    €17–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Siegen Hbfbus bus Re9
    2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 33m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Siegen Hbftrain train Re9
    2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 37m

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  • Distance: 163.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Schmallenberg. However, you can take the train to Hagen Hbf, take the train to Lennestadt-Altenhundem, walk to Altenhundem ZOB, then take the bus to Schmallenberg, Habbel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Schmallenberg, Habbel via Siegen Hbf, Siegen Hbf, Lennestadt-Altenhundem, and Altenhundem ZOB in around 3h 33m.

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