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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Wismar is to train and bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Wismar is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Wismar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Wismar station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Wismar central bus station via Münster bus stop and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Wismar?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wismar. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Wismar via Bad Kleinen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Wismar?

The distance between Cologne and Wismar is 588 km. The road distance is 537.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Wismar without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Wismar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wismar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Wismar train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Wismar?

The best way to get from Cologne to Wismar is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Wismar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Wismar train arrive?

Cologne to Wismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bad Kleinen Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Wismar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Wismar is 538 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Cologne to Wismar.

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

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Cologne to Wismar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Wismar by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhoftrain 1
5h 50m
€98–209
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
7h 17m
€47–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N71 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus stationbus
9h 56m
Drive 537.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Wismarcar 537.6 km
4h 36m
€80–115
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 57m
€112–402
Train via Schwerin Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
6h 17m
€99–209
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 3m
€124–379
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ludwigslust Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Ludwigslust to Wismartrain
6h 38m
€111–345

Cologne to Wismar by train

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Distance: 588.5 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €95–210 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Wismar central bus station via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 56m.

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