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

The cheapest way to get from Mühlhausen to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mühlhausen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Mühlhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mühlhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mühlhausen, Bastmarkt and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Eschwege Stadtbahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Mühlhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Mühlhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mühlhausen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Göttingen and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Mühlhausen to Cologne?

The distance between Mühlhausen and Cologne is 490 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mühlhausen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 54m and costs €85 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Mühlhausen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mühlhausen to Cologne bus from?

Mühlhausen to Cologne bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, depart from Eschwege Stadtbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Mühlhausen to Cologne train from?

Mühlhausen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mühlhausen station.

Train or bus from Mühlhausen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Mühlhausen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 54m and costs €85 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Mühlhausen to Cologne bus arrive?

Mühlhausen to Cologne bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, arrive at Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord station.

Where does the Mühlhausen to Cologne train arrive?

Mühlhausen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Mühlhausen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mühlhausen to Cologne is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Mühlhausen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Mühlhausen to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 54m
€89–372
Drive 326.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mühlhausen to Colognecar 326.6 km
3h 17m
€47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eschwege Stadtbahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Leverkusenbus 264
8h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Mühlhausen to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 3m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mühlhausen, ZOB to Eisenach, ZOBbus 160
2. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 41m

Mühlhausen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 490.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Mühlhausen, Thuringia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Mühlhausen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Göttingen and Frankfurt in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mühlhausen, Bastmarkt to Köln Heumarkt via Eschwege Stadtbahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 59m.

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