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

The cheapest way to get from Quedlinburg to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quedlinburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Quedlinburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Quedlinburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Quedlinburg, Steinweg and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Oschersleben and Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Quedlinburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Quedlinburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Quedlinburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Halberstadt Hbf, Goslar and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Quedlinburg to Cologne?

The distance between Quedlinburg and Cologne is 463 km. The road distance is 381.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Quedlinburg to Cologne without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 3m and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Quedlinburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quedlinburg to Cologne bus from?

Quedlinburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Quedlinburg to Cologne train from?

Quedlinburg to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Halberstadt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Quedlinburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Quedlinburg to Cologne is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 3m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Quedlinburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Quedlinburg to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Quedlinburg to Cologne train arrive?

Quedlinburg to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Goslar station.

Can I drive from Quedlinburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Quedlinburg to Cologne is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Quedlinburg to Cologne.

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

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Quedlinburg to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Halberstadt Hbf to Goslartrain Re
2. Take the train from Goslar to Hannover Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 3m
€112–414
Drive 381.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quedlinburg to Colognecar 381.6 km
4h 32m
€55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
8h 38m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Halberstadt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 38m
€150–325
Train
1. Take the train from Quedlinburg to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 26m
€90–351
Train #2
1. Take the train from Quedlinburg to Nordhausen Nordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Nordhausen to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
9h 29m
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Halberstadt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
6h 8m
€120–389
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halberstadt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 37m
€134–421

Quedlinburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 462.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Quedlinburg to Köln Hbf via Halberstadt Hbf, Goslar, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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