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

The cheapest way to get from Köthen to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Köthen to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Köthen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Köthen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Halle and arriving at Leverkusen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Köthen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köthen and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Köthen to Cologne?

The distance between Köthen and Cologne is 495 km. The road distance is 457 km.

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

The best way to get from Köthen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €380.

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

The train from Köthen to Köln Hbf takes 5h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Köthen to Cologne bus from?

Köthen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halle station.

Where do I catch the Köthen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Köthen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Köthen to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Köthen to Cologne bus arrive?

Köthen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Köthen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köthen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Köthen to Cologne is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Köthen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Köthen to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Köthen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köthen to Köln Hbftrain 55
5h 18m
€85–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halle to Leverkusenbus N23
8h 24m
€36–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köthen to Magdeburg Hbftrain 56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 14m
Drive 457 km
1. Drive from Köthen to Colognecar 457 km
4h 30m
€65–94
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Köthen to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 42m
€136–400
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köthen to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 46m
€135–331
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 41m
€104–386
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Köthen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 35m
€162–556
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 11m
€123–423
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Köthen to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
6h 21m
€143–481

Köthen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 494.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köthen to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–380 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halle to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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