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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Almelo is to train via Arnhem which costs €25 - €65 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Almelo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Almelo?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Almelo via Arnhem Centraal and Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Almelo?

The distance between Cologne and Almelo is 246 km. The road distance is 185.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Almelo without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 24m and costs €25 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cologne to Almelo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Almelo train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Almelo?

The best way to get from Cologne to Almelo is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 24m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Almelo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Almelo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Almelo is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Cologne to Almelo.

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

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Where can I stay near Almelo?

There are 751+ hotels available in Almelo.

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

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

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Deventertrain Intercity
3h 24m
€26–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
4h 20m
Drive 185.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Almelocar 185.8 km
2h 10m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain Ice
3h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Borculo, Busstation to Almelo, Centrumpleinbus 95
6h 31m
€75–103

Cologne to Almelo by train

57Weekly Trains

3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Almelo via Arnhem Centraal and Deventer in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Almelo via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Enschede, and Enschede in around 4h 20m.

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