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

The cheapest way to get from Puttgarden to Cologne is to bus and train via Lübeck which costs €45 - €120 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puttgarden to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Puttgarden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Puttgarden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Puttgarden and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Puttgarden to Cologne?

The distance between Puttgarden and Cologne is 589 km. The road distance is 562.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Puttgarden to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 50m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Puttgarden to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puttgarden to Cologne bus from?

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

Where does the Puttgarden to Cologne bus arrive?

Puttgarden to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Can I drive from Puttgarden to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Puttgarden to Cologne is 562 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Puttgarden to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Cologne.

Puttgarden to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Puttgarden to Cologne by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden ferry terminal to Lübeck central train stationbus 173
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 50m
€97–221
Bus, train via Lübeck
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck Hbfbus X85
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain
8h 2m
€48–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N74
9h 35m
€60–84
Drive 562.5 km
1. Drive from Puttgarden to Colognecar 562.5 km
4h 51m
€83–120
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 6m
€95–282
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 28m
€125–272

Puttgarden to Cologne by bus and train

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 589.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Puttgarden to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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