How to travel from Cologne to Apolda

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Apolda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Apolda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $145. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $145, and a train costs an average of $145.

Distance: 198 miles (320 km)

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$187

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$73

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6h 19m

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5h 49m

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4h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Apolda is a bus with an average price of $57 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Apolda:

A bus is $130 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Apolda costing on average $187 (€153).

A bus is $502 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Apolda costing on average $559 (€458).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Apolda is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Apolda take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 49m.

Bus takes on average 6h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Apolda including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Apolda among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Apolda

How to get from Cologne to Apolda by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Apolda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:45 AM4h16
    Cologne
    11:01 AMApolda
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:45 AM4h16
    Cologne
    11:01 AMApolda
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:45 AM4h16
    Cologne
    11:01 AMApolda
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:45 AM4h16
    Cologne
    12:01 PMApolda
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:45 AM4h16
    Cologne
    1:01 PMApolda
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:45 AM4h16
    Cologne
    2:01 PMApolda
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Apolda

Travel to Apolda easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Apolda.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Apolda including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Apolda is a bus with an average price of $57 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Apolda:

A bus is $130 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Apolda costing on average $187 (€153).

A bus is $502 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Apolda costing on average $559 (€458).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Apolda is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Apolda take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 49m.

Bus takes on average 6h 59m.

The distance from Cologne to Apolda is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Apolda is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Apolda as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Apolda:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Apolda station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Apolda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wupsi to go to Apolda by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Apolda by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Apolda often also extend their vacation to go to Erfurt, Jena, Leipzig, Berlin, Weimar. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Apolda and these popular destinations at a great price.

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