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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Breda is to train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 2h 50m.

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 €40 - €60.

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-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Breda central train station via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs €22 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis 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 50m and costs €22 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Cologne to Breda bus arrive?

Cologne to Breda bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg 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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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 50m
€22–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Breda central train stationbus 023
4h 9m
Drive 201.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bredacar 201.4 km
2h 12m
€42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
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
4h 15m
€161–381
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Bredatrain Sprinter / ...
2h 50m
€31–65

Cologne to Breda by train

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Distance: 210.6 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Breda central train station via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and Duisburg central train station in around 4h 9m.

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