Compare 3 ways to go from Erlangen to Cologne.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Erlangen to CologneAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Erlangen to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats but often complained with the ticket access. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $46
Erlangen to Cologne Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erlangen to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erlangen to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $209 for a train ticket from Erlangen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-08-13.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Erlangen and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Erlangen and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Erlangen to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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