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

The cheapest way to get from Flensburg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flensburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Flensburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Flensburg station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Flensburg central train station and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Flensburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Flensburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Flensburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Flensburg to Cologne?

The distance between Flensburg and Cologne is 610 km. The road distance is 570.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Flensburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Flensburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flensburg to Cologne bus from?

Flensburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Flensburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Flensburg to Cologne train from?

Flensburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Flensburg station.

Train or bus from Flensburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Flensburg to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Flensburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Flensburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Flensburg to Cologne train arrive?

Flensburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Flensburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Flensburg to Cologne is 570 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Flensburg to Cologne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Flensburg to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Flensburg to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Flensburg and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 42m
€106–472
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Flensburg to Colognerideshare 569.3 km
6h 42m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flensburg central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
10h 50m
€57–87
Drive 570.1 km
1. Drive from Flensburg to Colognecar 570.1 km
4h 46m
€81–117
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 28m
€120–385
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
7h 13m
€61–182
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 52m
€139–456
Bus, train to Westerland, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Flensburg Neumarkt/Rathaus to Niebüll Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GWT - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 6m

Flensburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 609.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Flensburg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Flensburg to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Flensburg central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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