How to Travel from
Cologne to Schmalkalden
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Cologne, Germany → Schmalkalden, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Schmalkalden
Composite routes from Cologne to Schmalkalden
Cheapest
3 h 12 min
Car
317 km.
from $17
Other
4 h 55 min
246 km.
from $267.33
8 h 56 min
246 km.
from $37.93
6 h 23 min
Train, Bus
246 km.
Select a ticket
Route Navigator Cologne - Schmalkalden
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost, 3 km 336 м
3 km 336 м
Keep left onto A 4 and drive toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim
Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim, 61 km 284 м
61 km 284 м
Keep right and take A 45, B 54, B 55 toward Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M.
Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M., A 45, B 54, B 55, 185 м
185 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 78 km 78 м
78 km 78 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau
Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 10 km 507 м
10 km 507 м
Keep left onto Gießener Ring and take A 485 toward Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg
Gießener Ring, Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg, A 485, 6 km 673 м
6 km 673 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod
Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod, B 49, 182 м
182 м
Turn slight right onto Grünberger Straße
Grünberger Straße, 8 km 718 м
8 km 718 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg
Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg, A 5, 2 km 969 м
2 km 969 м
Keep left onto A 5 and drive toward Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda, 22 km 503 м
22 km 503 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda, A 5, 41 km 278 м
41 km 278 м
Keep right and take B 454 toward Kirchheim, Niederaula
Kirchheim, Niederaula, B 454, 144 м
144 м
Keep left toward A 4, A 7
A 4, A 7, 1 km 628 м
1 km 628 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld
Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld, A 4, 22 km 770 м
22 km 770 м
Keep right and drive toward Friedewald, Bad Salzungen, Philippsthal
Friedewald, Bad Salzungen, Philippsthal, 1 km 696 м
1 km 696 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 62
1 km 196 м
1 km 196 м
Turn left onto B 62
14 km 780 м
14 km 780 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Badelacher Weg
Badelacher Weg, 4 km 998 м
4 km 998 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hersfelder Straße
Hersfelder Straße, 7 km 569 м
7 km 569 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 62
11 km 874 м
11 km 874 м
Keep right onto Salzunger Straße
Salzunger Straße, 218 м
218 м
Turn slight right onto Barchfelder Straße
Barchfelder Straße, 1 km 356 м
1 km 356 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nürnberger Straße
Nürnberger Straße, 4 km 408 м
4 km 408 м
Turn right onto B 19
458 м
458 м
Turn slight right onto B 19
7 km 490 м
7 km 490 м
Turn sharp left and drive toward Schmalkalden, Fambach, Dermbach, Wernshausen, Niederschmalkalden
Schmalkalden, Fambach, Dermbach, Wernshausen, Niederschmalkalden, 292 м
292 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto L 1026
4 km 730 м
4 km 730 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 2 km 540 м
2 km 540 м
Turn right onto Krötengasse
Krötengasse, 36 м
36 м
Turn left
68 м
68 м
Turn left
1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Turn left onto Über dem Welgerstal
Über dem Welgerstal, 173 м
173 м
Turn right onto Über dem Welgerstal
Über dem Welgerstal, 37 м
37 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63
Tarsin
Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
tarsin_irlanda@yahoo.com
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27
Verkehrsgemeinschaft Landkreis Gotha GbR
Phone:
(03621) 39 82 70
Email:
info@nvg-gotha.de
Website:
nvg-gotha.info/
Bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden,
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$53.43
Train from Frankfurt to Eisenach
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$63.61
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.98–$63.61
Train from Köln Hbf to Gotha
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.34–$203.56
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden is to bus which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 8h 56m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Schmalkalden?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Schmalkalden. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
How far is it from Cologne to Schmalkalden?
The distance between Cologne and Schmalkalden is 464 km. The road distance is 317.6 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Schmalkalden without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 55m and costs $206.52 - $293.48 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden?
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Schmalkalden bus from?
Cologne to Schmalkalden bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Köln station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Schmalkalden?
The best way to get from Cologne to Schmalkalden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 55m and costs $206.52 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 8h 56m.
Where does the Cologne to Schmalkalden bus arrive?
Cologne to Schmalkalden bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Würzburg station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Schmalkalden?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Schmalkalden is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cologne to Schmalkalden.
Where can I stay near Schmalkalden?
There are 684+ hotels available in Schmalkalden. Prices start at $51.58 per night.
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