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

The cheapest way to get from Cloppenburg to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cloppenburg to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Cloppenburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cloppenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cloppenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cloppenburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cloppenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cloppenburg and arriving at Köln Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Cloppenburg to Cologne?

The distance between Cloppenburg and Cologne is 272 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cloppenburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cloppenburg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cloppenburg to Cologne bus from?

Cloppenburg to Cologne bus services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Cloppenburg Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cloppenburg to Cologne train from?

Cloppenburg to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Cloppenburg station.

Train or bus from Cloppenburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cloppenburg to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Cloppenburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Cloppenburg to Cologne bus services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB station.

Where does the Cloppenburg to Cologne train arrive?

Cloppenburg to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cloppenburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cloppenburg to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cloppenburg to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cloppenburg to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re18
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 38m
€70–245
Drive 268.6 km
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1. Drive from Cloppenburg to Colognecar 268.6 km
2h 21m
€39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cloppenburg Bahnhof to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBbus Re18
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 21m
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Cloppenburg to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Mülheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 40m

Cloppenburg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 271.7 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cloppenburg to Köln Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cloppenburg Bahnhof to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße in around 5h 21m.

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