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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Buer is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Buer is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Buer?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Buer. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hagenstr. via Essen Hbf and Gelsenkirchen Buerer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Buer?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Buer. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at GE Buer Rathaus via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Cologne to Buer?

The distance between Cologne and Buer is 98 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Buer without a car is to train and line 302 tram which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Cologne to Buer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Buer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Buer train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Buer bus arrive?

Cologne to Buer bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Buer train arrive?

Cologne to Buer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Buer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Buer is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Cologne to Buer.

Where can I stay near Buer?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Buer.

Cologne to Buer - 5 ways to travel via train, line 302 tram, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 302 tram
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to GE Buer Rathaustram 302 / ...
1h 18m
€18–69
Drive 84.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Buercar 84.6 km
1h 6m
€13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Buerer Str.bus U11
1h 55m
Train, line 380 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to GE Buer Rathausbus 380 / ...
1h 42m
Train, line 302 tram via Bochum Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the tram from Bochum Hbf to GE Buer Rathaustram 302
2h 6m
€20–76

Cologne to Buer by train and tram

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.1 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Buer, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Gelsenkirchen Hagenstr. via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, and Gelsenkirchen Buerer Str. in around 1h 55m.

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