What is the cheapest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne is to train which costs €22 - €50 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 36m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Offenbach am Main and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Offenbach am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and arriving at Köln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Offenbach am Main and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Offenbach am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Offenbach and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The distance between Offenbach am Main and Cologne is 188 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

How do I travel from Offenbach am Main to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 36m and costs €30 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Offenbach am Main to Cologne bus from?

Offenbach am Main to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where do I catch the Offenbach am Main to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The best way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 36m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Offenbach am Main to Cologne bus arrive?

Offenbach am Main to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Offenbach am Main to Cologne train arrive?

Offenbach am Main to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenbach am Main to Cologne is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Offenbach am Main to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Offenbach am Main to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Offenbach to Frankfurttrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
1h 36m
€34–137
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 25m
€22–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 13m
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Offenbach am Main to Colognecar 195.6 km
1h 47m
€28–41
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 5m
€104–170
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
2h
€32–143

Offenbach am Main to Cologne by train

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Distance: 188.5 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Offenbach am Main, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Offenbach to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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