There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Elten by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
1h 59m€38–48Drive 142.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Eltencar 142.1 km
1h 16m€26–38Train via Düsseldorf
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 6m€38–56Train via Wesel
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
- Take the train from Wesel to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...
2h 12m
Cologne to Elten by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Elten is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Elten is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Elten. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Cologne and Elten is 139 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Elten without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Cologne to Elten, including transfers.
Cologne to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Elten is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cologne to Elten.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Elten, Germany?
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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