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

The cheapest way to get from Harz to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harz to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Harz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Harz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schierke, Cafe Winkler and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Harz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Harz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Harzburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Harz to Cologne?

The distance between Harz and Cologne is 422 km. The road distance is 337.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Harz to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €170 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Harz to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harz to Cologne bus from?

Harz to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.

Where do I catch the Harz to Cologne train from?

Harz to Cologne train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Bad Harzburg station.

Train or bus from Harz to Cologne?

The best way to get from Harz to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Harz to Cologne bus arrive?

Harz to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Harz to Cologne train arrive?

Harz to Cologne train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Harz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Harz to Cologne is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Harz to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Cologne.

Harz to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Harz to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bad Harzburg to Hannover Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 8m
€176–484
Drive 337.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Harz to Colognecar 337.4 km
4h 2m
€49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 49m

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Distance: 422.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Harz to Köln Hbf via Bad Harzburg and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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