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

The cheapest way to get from Balve to Cologne is to train via Lüd., Bahnhof which costs €14 - €60 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balve to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct train between Balve and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Balve to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Balve, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Balve to Cologne?

The distance between Balve and Cologne is 119 km. The road distance is 99.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Balve to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €19 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Balve to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balve to Cologne train from?

Balve to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Balve, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Balve to Cologne train arrive?

Balve to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Balve to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Balve to Cologne is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Balve to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Balve to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balve, Bahnhof to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2h 41m
€20–58
Train via Lüd., Bahnhof
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lüd., Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Rb25
4h 53m
€14–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Balve, Bahnhof to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain Rb54
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 37m
Drive 99.9 km
1. Drive from Balve to Colognecar 99.9 km
1h 31m
€15–22

Balve to Cologne by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.4 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Balve, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Balve, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof and Hagen Hbf in around 2h 41m.

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