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

The cheapest way to get from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 21m and costs €30 - €160.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Troisdorf Bf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rüsselsheim Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne?

The distance between Rüsselsheim am Main and Cologne is 183 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 21m and costs €30 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne bus services, operated by go.on, depart from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station.

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

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

Train or bus from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 21m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne bus arrive?

Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne bus services, operated by go.on, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Rüsselsheim Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
1h 21m
€34–151
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2h 22m
€23–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhofbus 10X
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8x / ...
5h 36m
Drive 176.7 km
1. Drive from Rüsselsheim am Main to Colognecar 176.7 km
1h 39m
€26–37
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
2h 52m
€105–170

Rüsselsheim am Main to Cologne by train

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Distance: 182.8 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Rüsselsheim Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rüsselsheim Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof, Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Troisdorf Bf, and Troisdorf Bf in around 5h 36m.

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