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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Best is to train via Köln-Ehrenfeld which costs €15 - €40 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Best is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €27 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Best?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Best. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Best via Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Best?

The distance between Cologne and Best is 145 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Best without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €15 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cologne to Best, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Best train from?

Cologne to Best train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Best?

The best way to get from Cologne to Best is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €15 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Cologne to Best train arrive?

Cologne to Best train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Best?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Best is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Cologne to Best.

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

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Where can I stay near Best?

There are 801+ hotels available in Best.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Best 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain 43N
2h 17m
€15–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
3h 14m
Drive 155.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bestcar 155.8 km
1h 38m
€28–41
Train via Köln-Ehrenfeld
1. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Eindhoventrain Nightjet
2h 32m
€15–37
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78 / ...
2h 37m
€20–74

Cologne to Best by train

21Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.6 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven twice daily. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Best via Düsseldorf central bus station, Eindhoven Station, and Eindhoven in around 3h 14m.

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