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

The cheapest way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Wittenberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wittenberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lu. Wittenberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Dessau Hbf and Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Wittenberg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wittenberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Wittenberg to Cologne?

The distance between Wittenberg and Cologne is 621 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 3m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Wittenberg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wittenberg to Cologne bus from?

Wittenberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Vetter GmbH, depart from Lu. Wittenberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Wittenberg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Wittenberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wittenberg to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 3m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Wittenberg to Cologne bus arrive?

Wittenberg to Cologne bus services, operated by Vetter GmbH, arrive at Dessau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Wittenberg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wittenberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wittenberg to Cologne is 514 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Wittenberg to Cologne.

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 3m
€110–442
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
9h 4m
€49–85
Drive 514.1 km
1. Drive from Wittenberg to Colognecar 514.1 km
4h 59m
€74–107
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h 34m
€86–300
Train
1. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re13 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 58m
€94–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lu. Wittenberg, Hauptbahnhof to Dessau, Hauptbahnhofbus 304
2. Take the bus from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
9h 53m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 18m
€110–342
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 13m
€141–343
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
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 20m
€124–369
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 49m
€166–552

Wittenberg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 621 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lu. Wittenberg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Dessau Hbf, Magdeburg Hbf, and Magdeburg in around 9h 53m.

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