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 €30 - €45 and takes 2h 13m.

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 13m and costs €30 - €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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Brakel, Bahnhof via Hamm(Westf)Hbf and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brakel?

The distance between Cologne and Brakel is 236 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 3h 4m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Brakel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Brakel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brakel is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cologne to Brakel.

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

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Where can I stay near Brakel?

There are 460+ 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 or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Brakel, Bahnhoftrain
3h 4m
€52–165
Drive 213.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Brakelcar 213.6 km
2h 13m
€31–45
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
3h 28m
€57–179
Train via Paderborn
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm to Sk-Scharmede, Bahnhoftrain Rb89
4h 14m
€63–163

Cologne to Brakel by train

216Weekly Trains

3h 4mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.5 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brakel, Bahnhof via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 4m.

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