There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Geleen by train (Eurostar), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain Re9 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
2h 7m€16–80Drive 96 km
- Drive from Cologne to Geleencar 96 km
1h 1m€17–25Train via Maastricht
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain Sneltrein RE18
2h 26m€24–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the bus from Aachen Hbf to Heerlenbus Stopbus ipv trein
3h 6m€23–76
Cologne to Geleen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geleen is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geleen is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Geleen Oost via Aachen Hbf and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Cologne and Geleen is 108 km. The road distance is 96 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Geleen without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €16 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Cologne to Geleen, including transfers.
Cologne to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geleen is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Cologne to Geleen.
There are 1473+ hotels available in Geleen.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Geleen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Geleen Oost via Aachen Hbf and Heerlen in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
Train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–10
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €9–14
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–7
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €6–7
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €11–12
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Aachen Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
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