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4.6Travel Information between Erfurt and Cologne
 Distance | 177 miles (285 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $20 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 3 h 28 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 3 h 28 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 177 miles (285 km) by bus or train between Erfurt and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Erfurt to Cologne.
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How to get from Erfurt to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Cologne
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There are 2 options to travel from Erfurt to Cologne including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Erfurt is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Erfurt to Cologne:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Cologne costing on average $20 (€18).
The fastest way from Erfurt to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 55 min on average.
Cologne is approximately 177 miles (285 km) away from Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Cologne is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Erfurt and Cologne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Erfurt to Cologne:
- Most travelers board their train from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Erfurt to Cologne:
- FlixBus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Erfurt to Cologne for $20 (€18).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Erfurt to Cologne tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct routes from Erfurt to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Cologne with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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