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 7m.

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 7m and costs €30 - €50.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Almelo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Cologne train from?

Almelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Deventer 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 7m to drive from Almelo to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Almelo to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Almelo to Cologne by train, car, train (Eurostar), or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Deventer to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbfIce / ...
3h 50m
€46–105
Drive 184.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Almelo to Cologne184.5 km
2h 7m
€33–48
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund HbfRb51
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
4h 19m
€39–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Almelo, Boddenstraat to Oldenzaal, Station64 / ...
2. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln HbfRe
5h 18m

Almelo to Cologne by train

115Weekly Trains

3h 50mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 245.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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 50m.

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