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Trip Summary
You can pick from 135 daily train trips between Neumünster and Köthen. The average train journey from Neumünster to Köthen takes 6 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 52 minutes.
Distance | 181 mi (291 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 0m |
Lowest price | €31.83 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Neumünster to Köthen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Neumünster to Köthen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 105 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 5m | €95.73 |
Deutsche Bahn | 105 | 5h 43m | €70.03 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 29 | 6h 9m | €60.58 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Neumünster to Köthen start from €42, and on average cost . Daily there are 29 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Köthen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Neumünster leaves from Neumünster Stadtwald and 3 other stations. And in Köthen trains arrive at Arensdorf(Köthen) and one other train station.
From Neumünster to Köthen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Köthen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 29 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Köthen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Neumünster and Köthen is approximately 181 miles, or 291 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Neumünster to Köthen are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Neumünster at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 135 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Neumünster?
Main departure station: Train Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Neumünster where you can board the train.
All train stations in Neumünster:
Train Station
Neumünster Stadtwald
Neumünster Süd AKN
Einfeld
Where is the train station in Köthen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Köthen receives travelers from Neumünster at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Köthen:
Train Station
Arensdorf(Köthen)
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