There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Schöningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
4h 57m€69–139Drive 388.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Schöningencar 388.7 km
3h 30m€57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
- Take the bus from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhofbus Rb40
6h 38mTrain via Werther
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
6h 57m
Cologne to Schöningen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schöningen is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Schöningen is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Schöningen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Schöningen, ZOB via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Helmstedt, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schöningen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Cologne and Schöningen is 402 km. The road distance is 388.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Schöningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cologne to Schöningen, including transfers.
Cologne to Schöningen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.
Cologne to Schöningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Schöningen is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Schöningen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Schöningen, ZOB via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz, Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, and Helmstedt, Bahnhof in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Schöningen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.
Cologne to Schöningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Schöningen is 389 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cologne to Schöningen.
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