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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Appeltern is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Appeltern is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Appeltern?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Appeltern. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Megen, W. Kippstraat via Leverkusen, Eindhoven, Centraal Station and Oss, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Appeltern?

The distance between Cologne and Appeltern is 223 km. The road distance is 167 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Appeltern without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cologne to Appeltern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Appeltern bus from?

Cologne to Appeltern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Appeltern?

The best way to get from Cologne to Appeltern is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Appeltern bus arrive?

Cologne to Appeltern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Appeltern?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Appeltern is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cologne to Appeltern.

Where can I stay near Appeltern?

There are 652+ hotels available in Appeltern.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to OssSprinter / ...
3h 58m
€39–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Eindhoven Station280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Centraal Station to Oss, Centraal Station305 / ...
6h 56m
€21–33
Drive 167 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Appeltern167 km
1h 40m
€30–44
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem CentraalRe
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oss
5h 10m
€39–98

Cologne to Appeltern by train and bus

80Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.1 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Megen, W. Kippstraat via Arnhem Centraal, Oss, and Oss, Centraal Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Megen, W. Kippstraat via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Centraal Station, and Oss, Centraal Station in around 6h 56m.

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