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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gelderland is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gelderland is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Gelderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Gelderland station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Nijmegen Centraal Station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gelderland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gelderland. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Nijmegen via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gelderland?

The distance between Cologne and Gelderland is 181 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gelderland without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Cologne to Gelderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gelderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gelderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Gelderland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gelderland is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Cologne to Gelderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Gelderland train arrive?

Cologne to Gelderland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gelderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gelderland is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cologne to Gelderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelderland?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
1h 59m
€31–90
Drive 147.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Nijmegencar 147.6 km
1h 29m
€26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
3h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain Re10
2. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus Sb58
3h 19m

Cologne to Gelderland by train

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Distance: 180.7 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Südviertel, Essen and Essen central train station in around 3h 15m.

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