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

The cheapest way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne is to train via Hamburg Central Station which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Geesthacht and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Geesthacht to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Geesthacht, ZOB and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Geesthacht and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Geesthacht to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Geesthacht to Cologne?

The distance between Geesthacht and Cologne is 468 km. The road distance is 436.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €75 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Geesthacht to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geesthacht to Cologne bus from?

Geesthacht to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Geesthacht to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Geesthacht to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geesthacht to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €75 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Geesthacht to Cologne bus arrive?

Geesthacht to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Geesthacht to Cologne train arrive?

Geesthacht to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Geesthacht to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geesthacht to Cologne is 436 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Geesthacht to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

Geesthacht to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8890 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Geesthacht to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 36m
€79–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
9h 44m
€34–60
Drive 436.3 km
1. Drive from Geesthacht to Colognecar 436.3 km
3h 48m
€63–90
Line 8890 bus, train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Geesthacht, ZOB to Bf. Bergedorfbus
2. Take the train from Bergedorf to Berliner Tortrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 11m
€90–255
Train via Hamburg Central Station
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
6h 7m
€34–50
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 35m
€114–312

Geesthacht to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 468.2 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–320 and the journey takes 4h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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