What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt (Oder) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt (Oder) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Köln Hbf via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

The distance between Frankfurt (Oder) and Cologne is 591 km. The road distance is 638.3 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne bus from?

Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne train from?

Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne bus arrive?

Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne train arrive?

Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne is 638 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne?

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Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 10m
€83–305
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin Ostkreuztrain Re
2. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
11h 52m
€60–100
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhftrain 95 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
7h 3m
€111–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1322 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
8h 37m
Drive 638.3 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt (Oder) to Colognecar 638.3 km
5h 10m
€91–132
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 41m
€107–342
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h
€121–393
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Re
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
7h 42m
€111–476

Frankfurt (Oder) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 590.9 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Frankfurt (Oder), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 8h 37m.

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