What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Köthen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Köthen is to bus and train which costs €35 - €85 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Köthen?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Köthen is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €50 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Köthen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Köthen. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Köthen?

The distance between Hamburg and Köthen is 300 km. The road distance is 289.6 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Köthen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Köthen without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €50 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Köthen?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Köthen takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Köthen train from?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Köthen train arrive?

Hamburg to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Köthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Köthen is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Hamburg to Köthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Köthen?

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Where can I stay near Köthen?

There are 268+ hotels available in Köthen.

Hamburg to Köthen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamburg to Köthen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köthentrain 57
2h 51m
€50–240
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N66 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köthentrain 55 / ...
5h 44m
€35–83
Drive 289.6 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Köthencar 289.6 km
3h 29m
€42–60

Hamburg to Köthen by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köthen 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–240 and the journey takes 2h 51m.

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