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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Breda is to train and bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 10m.

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-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Breda Stationslaan via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

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 Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Breda?

The distance between Cologne and Breda is 193 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 55m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 55m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 34m.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain Intercity / ...
2h 55m
€32–100
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Breda central train stationbus 1924
4h 10m
€21–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Breda Stationslaanbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
3h 34m
Drive 201.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bredacar 201.4 km
2h 12m
€36–51
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain Intercity / ...
3h 13m
€43–139

Cologne to Breda by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.6 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Breda via Eindhoven in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Breda Stationslaan via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and Duisburg Portsmouthplatz in around 3h 34m.

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