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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brunssum is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brunssum is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Brunssum?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Brunssum. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Brunssum, Lindeplein via Aachen, Bushof and Heerlen, Station Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brunssum?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brunssum. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Heerlen via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brunssum?

The distance between Cologne and Brunssum is 101 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brunssum without a car is to train and line 3 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €17 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Cologne to Brunssum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brunssum bus from?

Cologne to Brunssum bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brunssum train from?

Cologne to Brunssum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brunssum?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brunssum is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €65 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Brunssum bus arrive?

Cologne to Brunssum bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Cologne to Brunssum train arrive?

Cologne to Brunssum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brunssum?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brunssum is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Cologne to Brunssum.

Where can I stay near Brunssum?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Brunssum.

Cologne to Brunssum - 5 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Brunssum by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Brunssum, Busstationbus 3 / ...
1h 50m
€18–62
Drive 84.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Brunssumcar 84.6 km
1h 4m
€16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Stationbus 44
2h 10m
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlentrain Sneltrein RE18
2h 7m
€18–62
Train, line 34 bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Normaluhr to Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid Pannesheidebus 34 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kerkrade, Grens to Brunssum, Busstationbus 2
3h 47m
€21–62

Cologne to Brunssum by train and bus

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Distance: 101.1 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Brunssum, Lindeplein via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, and Heerlen, Station Heerlen in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brunssum, Lindeplein via Aachen Hbf, Heerlen, and Heerlen, Station Heerlen in around 2h 7m.

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