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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Enschede is to train which costs €27 - €70 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Enschede is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Enschede?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Enschede via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Enschede?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Enschede via Arnhem Centraal and Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Enschede?

The distance between Cologne and Enschede is 257 km. The road distance is 166.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Enschede without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cologne to Enschede, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Enschede bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Enschede train from?

Cologne to Enschede train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Enschede?

The best way to get from Cologne to Enschede is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €70 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Cologne to Enschede bus arrive?

Cologne to Enschede bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Enschede train arrive?

Cologne to Enschede train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Enschede?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Enschede is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cologne to Enschede.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Enschede by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
3h 46m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Deventertrain
3. Take the train from Deventer to Enschedetrain
3h 49m
€28–70
Drive 166.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Enschedecar 166.1 km
1h 42m
€29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
5h 15m
€28–68

Cologne to Enschede by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 257 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Enschede via Münster-Mitte and Münster bus stop in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Enschede via Arnhem Centraal and Deventer in around 3h 49m.

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