There are 5 ways to get from Homburg to Cologne by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Homburg to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 14m€56–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
4h 53m€26–51Drive 249.1 km
- Drive from Homburg to Colognecar 249.1 km
2h 27m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Homburg to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 39m€52–71Train #2
- Take the train from Homburg to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 6m€45–185
Homburg to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Homburg to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Homburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Homburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Homburg and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Homburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Homburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Homburg and Cologne is 339 km. The road distance is 249.1 km.
The best way to get from Homburg to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Homburg to Cologne, including transfers.
Homburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Homburg to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Homburg station.
The best way to get from Homburg to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Homburg, Saarland, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Homburg to Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Homburg to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Homburg to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Homburg to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Homburg to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Homburg to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Homburg to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Homburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.
Homburg to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Homburg to Cologne is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Homburg to Cologne.
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