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

The cheapest way to get from Saarland to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saarland to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Saarland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Saarland station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken bus station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Saarland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Saarland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken Ost and arriving at Köln Süd Bf via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Saarland to Cologne?

The distance between Saarland and Cologne is 242 km. The road distance is 240.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Saarland to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €22 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Saarland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saarland to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saarland to Cologne train from?

Saarland to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Saarbrücken Ost station.

Train or bus from Saarland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Saarland to Cologne is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €200 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Saarland to Cologne bus arrive?

Saarland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Saarland to Cologne train arrive?

Saarland to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Saarland to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Saarland to Cologne is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Saarland to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Cologne.

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
3h 16m
€22–50
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Ost to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb71
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 9m
€42–198
Drive 240.3 km
1. Drive from Saarbrücken to Colognecar 240.3 km
2h 26m
€36–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St. Wendel to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 5m
€135–203
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
5h 15m
€48–66

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saarbrücken Ost to Köln Süd Bf via Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 9m.

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