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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein

Cheapest
4 h 11 min
Car
494 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$343.51

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$826.97

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$1,526.71–$3,180.65

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

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 Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
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 Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

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
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein is to rideshare which costs $28.15 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $70.65 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

The distance between Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein is 543 km. The road distance is 508 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $92.39 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein bus from?

Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein train from?

Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

The best way to get from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $92.39 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 10h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $51.09 - $217.39 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein bus arrive?

Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein?

It is currently 13:01 at both, Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein.

Where does the Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein train arrive?

Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

Book your Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Schleswig-Holstein?

There are 354+ hotels available in Schleswig-Holstein. Prices start at $53.02 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Schleswig-Holstein?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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