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

The cheapest way to get from Sondershausen to Cologne is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sondershausen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Sondershausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sondershausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sondershausen, ZOB and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Mühlhausen, ZOB, Eisenach central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Sondershausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sondershausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sondershausen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Sondershausen to Cologne?

The distance between Sondershausen and Cologne is 492 km. The road distance is 347.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sondershausen to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Sondershausen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sondershausen to Cologne bus from?

Sondershausen to Cologne bus services, operated by RB-Gesellschaft UHK mbH, depart from Sondershausen, ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Sondershausen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Sondershausen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sondershausen to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Sondershausen to Cologne bus arrive?

Sondershausen to Cologne bus services, operated by RB-Gesellschaft UHK mbH, arrive at Mühlhausen, ZOB station.

Where does the Sondershausen to Cologne train arrive?

Sondershausen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Sondershausen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sondershausen to Cologne is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Sondershausen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sondershausen to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Sondershausen to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 5m
€76–159
Drive 347.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sondershausen to Colognecar 347.8 km
3h 36m
€65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sondershausen, ZOB to Mühlhausen, ZOBbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mühlhausen, ZOB to Eisenach, ZOBbus 160
3. Take the bus from Eisenach central bus station to Leverkusenbus 020
9h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Wolkramshausen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 34m
€71–157
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wolkramshausen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 21m

Sondershausen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 492.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Sondershausen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sondershausen, ZOB to Köln Heumarkt via Mühlhausen, ZOB, Eisenach, ZOB, Eisenach central bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 9h 51m.

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