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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wartburg is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wartburg is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Wartburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Wartburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Eisenach, Liliengrund via Leverkusen and Eisenach, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wartburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wartburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Eisenach Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wartburg?

The distance between Cologne and Wartburg is 381 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Wartburg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cologne to Wartburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wartburg bus from?

Cologne to Wartburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wartburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Wartburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Wartburg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Wartburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Wartburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eisenach central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Wartburg train arrive?

Cologne to Wartburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Wartburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wartburg is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cologne to Wartburg.

Where can I stay near Wartburg?

There are 794+ hotels available in Wartburg.

Cologne to Wartburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain 50 / ...
4h 9m
€67–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Eisenach central bus stationbus 020
6h 48m
€24–40
Drive 301.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Wartburgcar 301.9 km
2h 52m
€44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
4. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Eisenach Westtrain Rb6
7h 51m

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Distance: 380.7 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Wartburg via Frankfurt, Eisenach Hbf, Eisenach, ZOB, and Eisenach, Sophienstraße in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Eisenach central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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