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

The cheapest way to get from Nordhausen to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nordhausen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Nordhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nordhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nordhausen and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Leinefelde, Bahnhof, Göttingen central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Nordhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nordhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nordhausen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Nordhausen to Cologne?

The distance between Nordhausen and Cologne is 489 km. The road distance is 352.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nordhausen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Nordhausen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nordhausen to Cologne bus from?

Nordhausen to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Leinefelde, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Nordhausen to Cologne train from?

Nordhausen to Cologne train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Nordhausen station.

Train or bus from Nordhausen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nordhausen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Nordhausen to Cologne bus arrive?

Nordhausen to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Göttingen Bahnhof/ZOB station.

Where does the Nordhausen to Cologne train arrive?

Nordhausen to Cologne train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Nordhausen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nordhausen to Cologne is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Nordhausen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nordhausen to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nordhausen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 57m
€81–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leinefelde, Bahnhof to Göttingen Bahnhof/ZOBbus Re11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leverkusenbus 264
9h 22m
€37–56
Drive 352.2 km
1. Drive from Nordhausen to Colognecar 352.2 km
3h 13m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Nordhausen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 5m
€81–157
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nordhausen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 8m

Nordhausen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 489.1 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Nordhausen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nordhausen to Köln Heumarkt via Leinefelde, Leinefelde, Bahnhof, Göttingen Bahnhof/ZOB, Göttingen central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 9h 22m.

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