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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zwickau to Cologne

Composite routes from Zwickau to Cologne

Cheapest
4 h 8 min
Car
478 km.
from $26
Other
7 h 12 min
388 km.
from $133
9 h 25 min
388 km.
from $49.63
8 h 18 min
388 km.
from $171.96
5 h 25 min
Train, Plane
388 km.
from $254.08
4 h 51 min
Train, Plane
388 km.
from $216.33
6 h 23 min
Train, Plane
388 km.
from $187.77

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zwickau central train station to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
tarsin_irlanda@yahoo.com
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Nürnberg to Köln
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$556.94
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$417.71
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$303.79

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$54.43
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$113.92
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
post@transdev.de
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$202.52

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn

Phone:
0341 231898288
Email:
info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Website:
mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Zwickau to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$46.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $25 - $40.22 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Köln via Nürnberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Cologne?

The distance between Zwickau and Cologne is 636 km. The road distance is 479.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Zwickau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Cologne bus from?

Zwickau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Cologne train from?

Zwickau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zwickau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $40.22 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Zwickau to Cologne bus arrive?

Zwickau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Zwickau to Cologne train arrive?

Zwickau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zwickau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Cologne is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Zwickau to Cologne.

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

Book your Zwickau to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zwickau to Cologne?

Book your Zwickau to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Zwickau to Cologne?

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