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

The cheapest way to get from Greifswald to Cologne is to train via Hamburg which costs €85 - €170 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greifswald to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Greifswald and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Greifswald station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Greifswald central bus station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Greifswald and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Greifswald and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Greifswald to Cologne?

The distance between Greifswald and Cologne is 759 km. The road distance is 675.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Greifswald to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €120 - €280.

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

The train from Greifswald to Köln Hbf takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Greifswald to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greifswald to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Greifswald to Cologne?

The best way to get from Greifswald to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Greifswald to Cologne bus arrive?

Greifswald to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Central Station.

Where does the Greifswald to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greifswald to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Greifswald to Cologne is 675 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Greifswald to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Köln Hbftrain 33
7h 45m
€120–280
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Hamburg Hbftrain 33
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
8h 28m
€88–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greifswald central bus station to Berlin Central Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
10h 26m
Drive 675.1 km
1. Drive from Greifswald to Colognecar 675.1 km
5h 39m
€100–144
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 39m
€111–464
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 11m
€124–513
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
6h 44m
€136–400
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 8m
€147–489

Greifswald to Cologne by train

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Distance: 759 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Greifswald to Köln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €120–280 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greifswald central bus station to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Berlin Central Station, Berlin Hbf, Berlin Zoologischer Garten, S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 10h 26m.

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