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

The cheapest way to get from Sonneberg to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sonneberg to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Sonneberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sonneberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sonneberg and arriving at Köln via Bamberg train station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Sonneberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sonneberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sonneberg and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Sonneberg to Cologne?

The distance between Sonneberg and Cologne is 465 km. The road distance is 393.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sonneberg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Sonneberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sonneberg to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sonneberg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Sonneberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sonneberg to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Sonneberg to Cologne bus arrive?

Sonneberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Where does the Sonneberg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sonneberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sonneberg to Cologne is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Sonneberg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Sonneberg to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sonneberg to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Sonneberg to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
5h 39m
€81–296
Drive 393.3 km
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1. Drive from Sonneberg to Colognecar 393.3 km
4h 5m
€57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sonneberg to Bambergbus
2. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
8h 49m
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sonneberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
6h 50m
€130–356
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Sonneberg to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
7h 10m
€65–121
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Sonneberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h
€147–316

Sonneberg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 464.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Sonneberg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonneberg to Köln via Bamberg, Bamberg train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 49m.

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