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Ten ways to Travel from Cologne to Rothenburg

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Cheapest
By car (576 km)
4 h 54 min
576 km.
from $31
Fastest
Plane from Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Rothenburg (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
4 h 54 min
576 km.
from $7.51
Train
6 h 30 min
435 km.
from $196.63
Bus
12 h 56 min
436 km.
from $175.83
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
4 h 28 min
436 km.
from $288.83
Bus, Plane
4 h 55 min
436 km.
from $191.41
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 48 min
436 km.
from $205.01
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
5 h 22 min
436 km.
from $314.80
Train, Plane (Train to Brussels National Airport)
7 h 11 min
436 km.
from $239.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65

Bartolini Turismo

Phone:
+39 0825-26416
Email:
Website:
bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Zurich to Luthern
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.59

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$228.26

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$369.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$521.74
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$543.48

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$65.22
Train from Köln Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$152.17
Train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$152.17
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$50.00

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:
$27.17–$59.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$54.35
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$56.52
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$44.57
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.65–$51.09

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Sursee
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$52.17
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$44.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

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 $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rothenburg is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Emmenbrücke Kapf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Sursee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Rothenburg?

The distance between Cologne and Rothenburg is 579 km. The road distance is 577.6 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 which takes 6h 30m and costs $103.26 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cologne to Rothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Rothenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Rothenburg is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $103.26 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Rothenburg train arrive?

Cologne to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rothenburg is 578 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Cologne to Rothenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Rothenburg?

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