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

The cheapest way to get from Salzwedel to Cologne is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzwedel to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Salzwedel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzwedel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Salzwedel, Bahnhofstr. and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Salzwedel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Salzwedel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Salzwedel and arriving at Köln Hbf via Uelzen and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Salzwedel to Cologne?

The distance between Salzwedel and Cologne is 438 km. The road distance is 413.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzwedel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €45 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Salzwedel to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzwedel to Cologne bus from?

Salzwedel to Cologne bus services, operated by PVGS, depart from Salzwedel, Bahnhofstr. station.

Where do I catch the Salzwedel to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Salzwedel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Salzwedel to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Salzwedel to Cologne bus arrive?

Salzwedel to Cologne bus services, operated by PVGS, arrive at Magdeburg, ZOB station.

Where does the Salzwedel to Cologne train arrive?

Salzwedel to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Uelzen station.

Can I drive from Salzwedel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzwedel to Cologne is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Salzwedel to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salzwedel to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Salzwedel to Uelzentrain
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 45m
€45–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzwedel, Bahnhofstr. to Magdeburg, ZOBbus 100
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 58m
Drive 413.5 km
1. Drive from Salzwedel to Colognecar 413.5 km
4h 5m
€61–88
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salzwedel to Uelzentrain
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 57m
€106–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salzwedel, Bahnhofstr. to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhofbus 300
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 11m
Bus, train via Werther
1. Take the bus from Salzwedel, Bahnhofstr. to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhofbus 300
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
7h 17m
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Salzwedel to Stendal Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 51m
€100–354
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salzwedel to Stendal Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 22m
€113–394

Salzwedel to Cologne by train

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Salzwedel to Köln Hbf via Uelzen and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzwedel, Bahnhofstr. to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg, ZOB and Magdeburg in around 7h 58m.

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