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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brummen is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brummen is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brummen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brummen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Brummen via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brummen?

The distance between Cologne and Brummen is 184 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brummen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Cologne to Brummen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brummen train from?

Cologne to Brummen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brummen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brummen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Brummen train arrive?

Cologne to Brummen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brummen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brummen is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Cologne to Brummen.

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

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Where can I stay near Brummen?

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Cologne to Brummen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Brummen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2h 21m
€33–91
Drive 170.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Brummencar 170.6 km
1h 45m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 037 / ...
4h 19m
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Stoptrein RE19
4h 21m
€36–91

Cologne to Brummen by train

118Weekly Trains

2h 21mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.1 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Brummen via Südviertel, Essen, Essen central train station, Arnhem Central Station, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 19m.

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