What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Cologne is 287 km. The road distance is 184 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Cologne bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Cologne bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Cologne bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Cologne bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?

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Idar-Oberstein to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 54m
€52–161
Drive 184 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Colognecar 184 km
2h 5m
€27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus N1327
5h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
4h 54m
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Gau-Algesheim, Bahnhoftrain Rb33
2. Take the train from Gau-Algesheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
5h 19m
€43–60

Idar-Oberstein to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 286.8 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Koeln Sued via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 5h 5m.

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