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 12m.

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 12m and costs €29 - €45.

How far is it from Cologne to Brakel?

The distance between Cologne and Brakel is 272 km. The road distance is 213.6 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 4h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cologne to Brakel, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brakel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brakel is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brakel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brakel is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cologne to Brakel.

Where can I stay near Brakel?

There are 230+ hotels available in Brakel.

Cologne to Brakel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Brakel 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 Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Altenbekentrain Re
4h 6m
Drive 213.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Brakelcar 213.6 km
2h 12m
€30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Paderbornbus N69
5h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Brakel.

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Distance: 272.5 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brakel via Hamm(Westf)Hbf and Altenbeken in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Brakel via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, and Paderborn in around 5h 44m.

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