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

The cheapest way to get from Wartburg to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wartburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Wartburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wartburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eisenach, Liliengrund and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Eisenach central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Wartburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wartburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eisenach Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Wartburg to Cologne?

The distance between Wartburg and Cologne is 381 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Wartburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Wartburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wartburg to Cologne bus from?

Wartburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eisenach central bus station.

Where do I catch the Wartburg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Wartburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wartburg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Wartburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Wartburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Wartburg to Cologne train arrive?

Wartburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Wartburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wartburg to Cologne is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Wartburg to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Cologne.

Wartburg to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 24m
€67–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eisenach central bus station to Leverkusenbus 020
6h 59m
€25–40
Drive 304.8 km
1. Drive from Wartburg to Colognecar 304.8 km
2h 51m
€45–65
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
4h 36m
€67–143
Train #2
1. Take the train from Eisenach West to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb6
2. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 48m

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Distance: 380.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wartburg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Eisenach, Liliengrund, Eisenach, ZOB, Eisenach Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eisenach central bus station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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