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

The cheapest way to get from Stendal to Cologne is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stendal to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €80 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Stendal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stendal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stendal, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Stendal and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stendal Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Stendal to Cologne?

The distance between Stendal and Cologne is 445 km. The road distance is 457.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stendal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €80 - €340.

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

The train from Stendal Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Stendal to Cologne bus from?

Stendal to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Stendal, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Stendal to Cologne train from?

Stendal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stendal Hbf station.

Train or bus from Stendal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stendal to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €80 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Stendal to Cologne bus arrive?

Stendal to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Magdeburg, ZOB station.

Where does the Stendal to Cologne train arrive?

Stendal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stendal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stendal to Cologne is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Stendal to Cologne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10
3h 47m
€80–340
Drive 457.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stendal to Colognecar 457.4 km
4h 18m
€66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stendal, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg, ZOBbus Re20
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 8m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h 53m
€94–321
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 20m
€117–352
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 41m
€127–399
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 44m
€158–462
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stendal Hochschule to Wittenberge, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Wittenberge, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 58m
€117–392

Stendal to Cologne by train

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Distance: 444.8 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Stendal Hbf to Köln Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €80–340 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stendal, Hauptbahnhof to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg, ZOB and Magdeburg in around 7h 8m.

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