What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to St. Pauli?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to St. Pauli is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to St. Pauli?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to St. Pauli is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and St. Pauli?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to St. Pauli. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Paulinenstraße via Münster-Mitte and HBF/Steintordamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and St. Pauli?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to St. Pauli. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to St. Pauli?

The distance between Cologne and St. Pauli is 440 km. The road distance is 419.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to St. Pauli without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to St. Pauli without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to St. Pauli?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cologne to St. Pauli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to St. Pauli bus from?

Cologne to St. Pauli bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to St. Pauli train from?

Cologne to St. Pauli train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to St. Pauli?

The best way to get from Cologne to St. Pauli is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to St. Pauli bus arrive?

Cologne to St. Pauli bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to St. Pauli train arrive?

Cologne to St. Pauli train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to St. Pauli?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to St. Pauli is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Cologne to St. Pauli.

Where can I stay near St. Pauli?

There are 1700+ hotels available in St. Pauli.

Cologne to St. Pauli - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to St. Pauli by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 22m
€82–328
Drive 419.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to St. Paulicar 419.7 km
3h 34m
€60–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 14m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3h 24m
€91–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal-Oberbarmentrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Wuppertal train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
8h 17m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 19m
€116–315
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 39m
€109–319

Cologne to St. Pauli by train and bus

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 439.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–330 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Paulinenstraße via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, Hamburg, and HBF/Steintordamm in around 6h 14m.

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