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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenburg to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothenburg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €150 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Rothenburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg Schützenplatz and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Görlitz and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Rothenburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Horka and arriving at Köln Hbf via Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Rothenburg to Cologne?

The distance between Rothenburg and Cologne is 752 km. The road distance is 674.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Cologne without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 58m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Rothenburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Cologne train from?

Rothenburg to Cologne train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Horka station.

Train or bus from Rothenburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Cologne is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 8h 58m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Rothenburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Rothenburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bensberg bus station.

Where does the Rothenburg to Cologne train arrive?

Rothenburg to Cologne train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Cottbus Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rothenburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenburg to Cologne is 674 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Rothenburg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rothenburg to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Rothenburg to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Horka to Cottbus Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain Re2
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
8h 58m
€133–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Görlitz to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
12h 3m
€55–95
Drive 674.2 km
1. Drive from Rothenburg to Colognecar 674.2 km
5h 51m
€96–139
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Klotzschetrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 25m
€157–544
Train
1. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re1 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
10h 21m
€150–681
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Goerlitz to Dresden Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 9m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Klotzschetrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
6h 52m
€183–577
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Horka to Cottbus Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 59m
€99–276
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Horka to Cottbus Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Königs Wusterhausen Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 27m
€128–313
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Görlitz Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Klotzschetrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 36m
€201–555
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Horka to Zittautrain
2. Take the bus from Zittau station to Praguebus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
9h 11m
€95–249

Rothenburg to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 752.5 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Rothenburg, Saxony, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Rothenburg Krankenhaus to Köln Hbf via Horka, Horka, Cottbus Hbf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and S Spandau Bhf in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Görlitz to Bensberg bus station once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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