Cheapest month
Up to 73%The cheapest time to travel is February ($25.49); the most expensive is December ($44.19).
Trains from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz
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- Lowest price from $41.36
- Average duration 5h 22m
- Connections per day 277
- Distance 249 km
- CO₂ per person 3 kg
train from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz
The journey from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz is about 249 km. On average a train trip takes 5h 22m with 277 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $41.36 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 5h 22m |
| Connections per day | 277 |
| Lowest price | $41.36 |
| Highest price | $126.54 |
| First departure | 03:28 AM |
| Last departure | 11:53 PM |
| Distance | 249 km |
| Departure | Cologne |
| Arrival | Herzberg am Harz |
| Travel operator | Deutsche Bahn Deutsche Bahn |
When to book from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz by train, with medians around $25.49 versus about $44.19 in December (roughly a 73% swing).
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Deutsche Bahn is the German national railway company headquartered in Berlin, Germany which operates an extensive rail network throughout Germany, including high-speed intercity trains (ICE), regional trains, and local commuter trains.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 17.43kg
bus 18.68kg
flight 49.8kg
carpool 39.84kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz?
The train journey between Cologne and Herzberg am Harz emits 17.43kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Cologne and Herzberg am Harz?
Taking the train between Cologne and Herzberg am Harz saves 32.37kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.25kg compared to the bus and 22.41kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz costs ≈ $73.52 (€65.60). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $41.36 (€36.90).
The cheapest ticket from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz costs ≈ $41.36 (€36.90). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Cologne and Herzberg am Harz are 249 km apart.
The journey from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz takes about 5h 22m on average. The fastest option takes 3h 52m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Deutsche Bahn.
There are about 277 connections per day from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz.
The first train from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz leaves at 03:28 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz leaves at 11:53 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $41.36 (€36.90) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz.
The shortest train journey between Cologne and Herzberg am Harz takes 3h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne and Herzberg am Harz.
The train journey from Cologne to Herzberg am Harz generates 3 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $25.49, while December is among the most expensive (about $44.19).