There are 5 ways to get from Neunkirchen 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 Mainz
best- Take the train from Neunkirchen to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
- Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 10m€46–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
4h 36m€23–41Drive 237.4 km
- Drive from Neunkirchen to Colognecar 237.4 km
2h 19m€44–64Train
- Take the train from St. Ingbert to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 51m€29–51Train via Koblenz
- Take the train from St. Ingbert to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheimtrain Re
6h 31m
Neunkirchen to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neunkirchen to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Neunkirchen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Neunkirchen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Neunkirchen and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Neunkirchen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Neunkirchen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Mainz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Neunkirchen and Cologne is 326 km. The road distance is 237.4 km.
The best way to get from Neunkirchen to Cologne without a car is to train via Mainz which takes 4h 10m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Neunkirchen to Cologne, including transfers.
Neunkirchen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Neunkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Neunkirchen station.
The best way to get from Neunkirchen to Cologne is to train via Mainz which takes 4h 10m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Neunkirchen to Koeln Hbf via Mainz Hbf in around 4h 10m. 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
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Neunkirchen to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mainz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from St. Ingbert to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from St. Ingbert to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from St. Ingbert to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Neunkirchen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.
Neunkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neunkirchen to Cologne is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Neunkirchen to Cologne.
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