How to Travel from
Idar-Oberstein to Cologne
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Idar-Oberstein, Germany → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne
Composite routes from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne
Cheapest
2 h 4 min
Car
187 km.
from $10
Route Navigator Idar-Oberstein - Cologne
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At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mainzer Straße
Mainzer Straße, 9 km 545 м
9 km 545 м
Turn right onto Hauptstraße Katzenloch and drive toward Rhaunen, Bruchweiler, Kempfeld
Hauptstraße Katzenloch, Rhaunen, Bruchweiler, Kempfeld, 6 km 689 м
6 km 689 м
Keep right onto L 159 and drive toward Hinzerath
Hinzerath, 32 м
32 м
Turn slight right onto L 159
8 km 990 м
8 km 990 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto B 50
23 km 235 м
23 km 235 м
Keep right and take B 50 toward Bernkastel-Kues, Platten, Wittlich
Bernkastel-Kues, Platten, Wittlich, B 50, 310 м
310 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto L 53
2 km 838 м
2 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto L 53
1 km 791 м
1 km 791 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto L 53
1 km 853 м
1 km 853 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Koblenz
Koblenz, A 1, 26 km 106 м
26 km 106 м
Keep left onto A 1 and take A 1 toward Gerolstein, Daun
Gerolstein, Daun, A 1, 12 km 394 м
12 km 394 м
Turn left onto B 421 and take B 410 toward Prüm, Gerolstein, Dreis-Brück, Vulkanhöhe
Prüm, Gerolstein, Dreis-Brück, Vulkanhöhe, B 410, 409 м
409 м
Turn right onto Zur Lavagrube
Zur Lavagrube, 7 м
7 м
Turn left
1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Keep right
1 km 595 м
1 km 595 м
Turn right onto Im Höfchen
Im Höfchen, 136 м
136 м
Turn left onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 37 м
37 м
Turn right onto Heyrother Straße
Heyrother Straße, 6 km 256 м
6 km 256 м
Turn right onto L 68 and drive toward Nohn
Nohn, 2 km 939 м
2 km 939 м
Turn left onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 4 km 942 м
4 km 942 м
Turn left onto L 69 toward A 1
A 1, 3 km 992 м
3 km 992 м
Continue onto Haus Ruland and take B 258 toward Aachen, Blankenheim, Mayen, Nürburgring
Haus Ruland, Aachen, Blankenheim, Mayen, Nürburgring, B 258, 171 м
171 м
Turn left onto B 258 and take B 258 toward Aachen, Blankenheim
Aachen, Blankenheim, B 258, 4 km 307 м
4 km 307 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto L 115
10 km 32 м
10 km 32 м
Turn right and take A 1 toward Köln, Euskirchen
Köln, Euskirchen, A 1, 37 km 151 м
37 km 151 м
Keep right and take A 61, A 553 toward Koblenz, Brühl
Koblenz, Brühl, A 61, A 553, 14 km 161 м
14 km 161 м
Keep left onto B 51
6 km 793 м
6 km 793 м
Continue onto Brühler Straße
Brühler Straße, 2 km 84 м
2 km 84 м
Turn left onto Bonner Straße
Bonner Straße, 437 м
437 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bonner Straße
Bonner Straße, 451 м
451 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bonner Straße
Bonner Straße, 303 м
303 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Karolingerring
Karolingerring, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
Turn right onto Ulrichgasse
Ulrichgasse, 1 km 935 м
1 km 935 м
Turn right onto Blaubach
Blaubach, 182 м
182 м
Turn slight right onto Mühlenbach
Mühlenbach, 386 м
386 м
Keep left onto Heumarkt and drive toward Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse
Heumarkt, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 423 м
423 м
Keep left onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 14 м
14 м
Turn slight left
1 km 919 м
1 km 919 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Trier central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Scherer-Reisen
Phone:
+49 (6765) 270
Email:
info@scherer-reisen.de
Website:
scherer-reisen.de/coach_rentals.html
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier,
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Wittlich,
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26
vlexx
Phone:
+49 6731 999 27-27
Email:
info@vlexx.de
Website:
vlexx.de/
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Ingelheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Phone:
+49-261-98887070
Email:
service@trans-regio.de
Website:
mittelrheinbahn.de/
Train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.62–$50.89
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is to drive which costs $30.43 - $44.57 and takes 2h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .
Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Cologne?
No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Cologne is 286 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.
How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $43.48 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train from?
Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.
Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $43.48 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train arrive?
Idar-Oberstein to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Cologne is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Cologne?
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Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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