What is the best way to travel from Erfurt to Cologne?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Cologne from Erfurt. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Erfurt?
You can reach Cologne with just £32 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn6h 9m008:33ErfurtCentral Station14:42CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 08:33:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 6m020:18ErfurtCentral Station02:24CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:18:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 33m016:33ErfurtCentral Station23:06CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 16:33:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 9m010:33ErfurtCentral Station16:42CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:33:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 53m015:30ErfurtCentral Station20:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 15:30:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 53m
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What are the fastest trips from Erfurt to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne from Erfurt in just 4h 53m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn4h 53m015:30ErfurtCentral Station20:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 15:30:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 53m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 6m020:18ErfurtCentral Station02:24CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:18:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 9m008:33ErfurtCentral Station14:42CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 08:33:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 9m010:33ErfurtCentral Station16:42CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:33:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 33m016:33ErfurtCentral Station23:06CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 16:33:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 33m
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Bus from Erfurt to Cologne
What are the most popular stations in Erfurt and Cologne?
In Erfurt, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Messe/Deutz Train Station, Central Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Erfurt? With 5 connections between 1 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Erfurt and Cologne, you can pay as low as £32 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Cologne in just 4h 53m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Erfurt and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Erfurt and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erfurt-Weimar Airport or to Huerth, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Erfurt to Cologne?
The most popular companies between Erfurt and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Erfurt to Cologne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Erfurt to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Erfurt to Cologne
How can I reach Cologne from Erfurt?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Cologne from Erfurt.
How far is Cologne from Erfurt?
The distance between Erfurt and Cologne is 285.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Erfurt and Cologne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 70 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Erfurt to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne with just £32 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Cologne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 4h 53m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Erfurt and to Cologne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Erfurt and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Erfurt
- Amsterdam to Erfurt
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erfurt
- Berlin to Erfurt
- Dresden to Erfurt
- Dusseldorf to Erfurt
- Eisenach to Erfurt
- Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
- Graz to Erfurt
- Kassel to Erfurt
- Krakow to Erfurt
- Linz to Erfurt
- Paderborn to Erfurt
- Vienna to Erfurt
- Wroclaw to Erfurt
- Zurich to Erfurt
- Trips to Cologne
- Amsterdam to Cologne
- Berlin to Cologne
- Brussels to Cologne
- Dortmund to Cologne
- Dresden to Cologne
- Dusseldorf to Cologne
- Eindhoven to Cologne
- Hamburg to Cologne
- Hanover to Cologne
- Leipzig to Cologne
- Lübeck to Cologne
- Munich to Cologne
- Prague to Cologne
- Rotterdam to Cologne
- Saarbruecken to Cologne
- Stuttgart to Cologne
- Vienna to Cologne
- Warsaw to Cologne
- Wiesbaden to Cologne

