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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Arcen is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Arcen is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Duisburg central train station and Venlo, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Arcen?

The distance between Cologne and Arcen is 98 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Arcen without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cologne to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Arcen bus from?

Cologne to Arcen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Arcen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Arcen is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Arcen bus arrive?

Cologne to Arcen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Arcen is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Cologne to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 246+ hotels available in Arcen.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 83 / ...
2h 33m
Drive 97.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Arcencar 97.5 km
1h 10m
€18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Venlo Stationbus 023
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 83 / ...
2h 54m
Train, bus via Viersen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Re8
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 83 / ...
2h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss Hauptbahnhoftrain S11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Arcen.

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Distance: 97.7 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg, Duisburg central train station, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Neuss Hauptbahnhof, Neuss Hbf, Venlo, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 2h 55m.

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