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How to get fromCologne to Brilonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Brilon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Olsberg, Bahnhof

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    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Olsberg, Bahnhoftrain train Re17
    3h 50m
    €24–42

  2. Drive  156.6 km

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    1. Drive from Cologne to Briloncar car 156.6 km
    2h 2m
    €23–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus bus Mykolayiv
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain train Re57
    4h 6m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain train Re17
    3h 56m
    €24–44

Cologne to Brilon by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brilon, Markt via Hagen Hbf, Olsberg, Bahnhof, and Olsberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 50m.

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