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How to Travel from

Cologne to Rothenburg

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Görlitz
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Bonn Hbf to Cottbus
Ave. Duration:
14h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,399.49

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$559.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$508.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$120.86–$139.95
Train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus,
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus,
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus,
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$95.42

Die Länderbahn

Phone:
0 89 54 888 97 - 25
Website:
laenderbahn.com/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Klotzsche to Görlitz
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Görlitz
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Cottbus Hbf to Horka
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB

Phone:
+49 89 548889725
Website:
laenderbahn.com/trilex/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Klotzsche to Görlitz
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Görlitz
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rothenburg is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Rothenburg Markt via Leverkusen and Görlitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rothenburg?

The distance between Cologne and Rothenburg is 752 km. The road distance is 696.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenburg without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 9h 50m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Cologne to Rothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rothenburg bus from?

Cologne to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenburg is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 9h 50m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Rothenburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Görlitz station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rothenburg is 697 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Cologne to Rothenburg.

Where can I stay near Rothenburg?

There are 262+ hotels available in Rothenburg. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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