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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Breda is to bus which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Breda is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Breda?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Breda station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Breda central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Breda?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Breda. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Breda via 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Breda?

The distance between Cologne and Breda is 211 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Breda without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €22 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cologne to Breda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Breda bus from?

Cologne to Breda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Breda train from?

Cologne to Breda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Breda?

The best way to get from Cologne to Breda is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €22 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Breda bus arrive?

Cologne to Breda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Breda central train station.

Where does the Cologne to Breda train arrive?

Cologne to Breda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at 's-Hertogenbosch station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Breda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Breda is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cologne to Breda.

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

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Where can I stay near Breda?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Bredatrain Sprinter / ...
2h 48m
€22–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Breda central train stationbus 1924
4h 16m
€12–21
Drive 201.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bredacar 201.4 km
2h 12m
€36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Bredatrain
3h 48m
€131–324
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain Intercity / ...
2h 55m
€21–72

Cologne to Breda by train

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Distance: 210.6 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Breda via 's-Hertogenbosch in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Breda central train station once a week. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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