How to travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

How to get from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 29 · 57221 · 58907
    11:18 AM5h33
    Cologne Hbf
    4:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $2691One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 29 · 57221 · 58907
    11:18 AM5h33
    Cologne Hbf
    4:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $2691One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 621 · 57161 · 58901
    9:45 AM4h06
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    1:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $3571One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 623 · 57217 · 58903
    10:45 AM4h06
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    2:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $4311One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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You can travel between Cologne and Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a train with an average price of $32 (€26).
The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.
The distance from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rothenburg ob der Tauber as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Rothenburg ob der Tauber often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Munich Hbf, Füssen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and these popular destinations at a great price.

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