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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brakel is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brakel is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brakel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brakel. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Brakel, Bahnhof via Hamm(Westf)Hbf and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brakel?

The distance between Cologne and Brakel is 269 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brakel without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Cologne to Brakel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brakel train from?

Cologne to Brakel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Brakel train arrive?

Cologne to Brakel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brakel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brakel is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Cologne to Brakel.

Where can I stay near Brakel?

There are 425+ hotels available in Brakel.

Cologne to Brakel - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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

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 Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
3h 37m
€46–76
Drive 213.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Brakel213.5 km
2h 11m
€30–44
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to AltenbekenRe
3h 46m
€39–118
Train via Paderborn
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm to Sk-Scharmede, BahnhofRb89
4h 21m
€52–75

Cologne to Brakel by train

205Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.3 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brakel, Bahnhof via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 37m.

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