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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sonneberg is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sonneberg is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Sonneberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Sonneberg. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Sonneberg via Frankfurt central train station and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sonneberg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sonneberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Sonneberg via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sonneberg?

The distance between Cologne and Sonneberg is 465 km. The road distance is 392 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sonneberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cologne to Sonneberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sonneberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sonneberg train from?

Cologne to Sonneberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Sonneberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sonneberg is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Sonneberg bus arrive?

Cologne to Sonneberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Sonneberg train arrive?

Cologne to Sonneberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Sonneberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sonneberg is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cologne to Sonneberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Sonneberg?

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Cologne to Sonneberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Sonneberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Sonnebergtrain
5h 28m
€82–234
Drive 392 km
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1. Drive from Cologne to Sonnebergcar 392 km
4h 6m
€57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bamberg train stationbus 068
3. Take the bus from Bamberg to Sonnebergbus
8h 54m
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Sonnebergtrain
7h 11m
€132–356
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Sonnebergtrain
7h 1m
€71–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Sonnebergtrain
5h 39m
€149–304

Cologne to Sonneberg by train

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Distance: 464.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sonneberg via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Sonneberg via Frankfurt central train station, Bamberg train station, and Bamberg in around 8h 54m.

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