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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Elten is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Elten is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Elten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Elten. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Emmerich-Elten via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Elten?

The distance between Cologne and Elten is 140 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Elten without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Cologne to Elten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Elten train from?

Cologne to Elten train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Elten?

The best way to get from Cologne to Elten is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Elten train arrive?

Cologne to Elten train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Emmerich-Elten station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Elten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Elten is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cologne to Elten.

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

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Where can I stay near Elten?

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Cologne to Elten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 1m
€47–89
Drive 142.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Eltencar 142.1 km
1h 17m
€26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerich-Eltenbus 2040 / ...
2h 42m
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 3m
€37–88
Train via Köln Hansaring
1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Düsseldorf Hbftrain S11 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 45m
€50–79

Cologne to Elten by train

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Distance: 139.9 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Emmerich-Elten every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Emmerich-Elten via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg, Duisburg Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 42m.

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