What is the cheapest way to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Halle (Saale) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Halle (Saale) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Halle and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Halle (Saale) and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halle(Saale)Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

The distance between Halle (Saale) and Cologne is 526 km. The road distance is 443.1 km.

How do I travel from Halle (Saale) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halle (Saale) to Cologne bus from?

Halle (Saale) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halle station.

Where do I catch the Halle (Saale) to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Halle (Saale) to Cologne bus arrive?

Halle (Saale) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Halle (Saale) to Cologne train arrive?

Halle (Saale) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Halle (Saale) to Cologne is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Halle (Saale) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1852+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Halle (Saale) to Cologne?

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

Halle (Saale) to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Halle (Saale) to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 41m
€94–406
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Halle (Saale) to Colognerideshare 441.6 km
4h 46m
€19–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halle to Leverkusenbus N23
7h 36m
€40–65
Drive 443.1 km
1. Drive from Halle (Saale) to Colognecar 443.1 km
4h 5m
€64–92
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 19m
€130–382
Train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 37m
€95–410
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berga-Kelbratrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Berga-Kelbra to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 42m
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 26m
€134–333
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 1m
€99–360
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 29m
€128–397
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 10m
€156–530
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 22m
€200–541

Halle (Saale) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 525.6 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Halle (Saale), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halle to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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