What is the cheapest way to get from Almelo to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almelo to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Almelo to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Almelo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Almelo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Almelo, Centrumplein and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hengelo, Centraal Station, Enschede and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Almelo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Almelo and arriving at Köln Hbf via Deventer and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Almelo to Cologne?

The distance between Almelo and Cologne is 245 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.

How do I travel from Almelo to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Almelo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Almelo to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Almelo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Cologne bus from?

Almelo to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Enschede station.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Cologne train from?

Almelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Deventer station.

Train or bus from Almelo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Almelo to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Almelo to Cologne bus arrive?

Almelo to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Almelo to Cologne train arrive?

Almelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Almelo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Almelo to Cologne is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Almelo to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Almelo to Cologne?

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Almelo to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Almelo to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deventer to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 42m
€46–107
Drive 184.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Almelo to Colognecar 184.5 km
2h 8m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Essen central train stationbus 027
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 45m
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain Rb51
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 17m
€35–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Almelo, Boddenstraat to Oldenzaal, Stationbus 64 / ...
2. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 27m

Almelo to Cologne by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.3 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Almelo, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Almelo to Köln Hbf via Deventer and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almelo, Centrumplein to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hengelo, Centraal Station, Enschede, Essen central train station, and Südviertel, Essen in around 6h 45m.

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