There are 3 ways to get from Saarlouis to Cologne by train or car
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Train via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Saarlouis Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43N / ...
3h 45m€44–103Drive 234.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Saarlouis to Colognecar 234.7 km
2h 31m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Saarlouis Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
4h 49m€39–64
Saarlouis to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saarlouis to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saarlouis to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Saarlouis to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saarlouis Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Saarlouis and Cologne is 265 km. The road distance is 234.7 km.
The best way to get from Saarlouis to Cologne without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 45m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Saarlouis to Cologne, including transfers.
Saarlouis to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarlouis Hbf station.
Saarlouis to Cologne train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saarlouis to Cologne is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Saarlouis to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Saarlouis, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Saarlouis Hbf to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Saarlouis Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Saarlouis Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Schedules at
- Süwex
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