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

The cheapest way to get from Plauen to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plauen to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Plauen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Plauen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Plauen station Mitte and arriving at Köln Neumarkt via Chemnitz central bus station and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Plauen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Plauen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hof Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Plauen to Cologne?

The distance between Plauen and Cologne is 614 km. The road distance is 477.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Plauen to Cologne without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 40m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Plauen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plauen to Cologne bus from?

Plauen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plauen station Mitte.

Where do I catch the Plauen to Cologne train from?

Plauen to Cologne train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.

Train or bus from Plauen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Plauen to Cologne is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 40m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Plauen to Cologne bus arrive?

Plauen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Plauen to Cologne train arrive?

Plauen to Cologne train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Hof Hbf station.

Can I drive from Plauen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Plauen to Cologne is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Plauen to Cologne.

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

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Plauen to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Plauen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Hof Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
7h 40m
€112–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plauen station Mitte to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 1304A
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
9h 18m
€46–74
Drive 477.9 km
1. Drive from Plauen to Colognecar 477.9 km
4h 28m
€71–102
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 49m
€169–457
Train
1. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte to Gera Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
8h 11m
€115–498
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte to Gera Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
3. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
5. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
10h 3m
Train, train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 36m
€151–332

Plauen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 614 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Plauen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hof Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plauen station Mitte to Köln Neumarkt via Chemnitz central bus station and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg in around 9h 18m.

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