There are 5 ways to get from Hoste to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 54m€112–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
6h 38m€23–50Drive 266.2 km
- Drive from Hoste to Colognecar 266.2 km
2h 52m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
6h 18m€29–61Train #2
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheimtrain Re
7h 52m
Hoste to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoste to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hoste to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoste to Cologne. However, there are services departing from HOSTE - Ecole and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Gare Routiere, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoste to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Hoste and Cologne is 398 km. The road distance is 266.2 km.
The best way to get from Hoste to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 54m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Hoste to Cologne, including transfers.
Hoste to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Hoste to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Forbach station.
The best way to get from Hoste to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 54m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Hoste, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Hoste to Köln Hbf via Forbach, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- 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
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hoste to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.
Hoste to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoste to Cologne is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hoste to Cologne.
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