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How to get fromAmerica to Cologneby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from America to Cologne by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain train Ice
    2h 37m
    €25–60
  2. Drive 106.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from America to Colognecar car 106.2 km
    1h 4m
    €20–28
  3. Line 87 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sevenum, Berghemweg to Venlo, Station Venlobus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train S11
    2h 44m
    €30–51

Questions & Answers

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Venlo to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–21 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.

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