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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Groenlo is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Groenlo is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Groenlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Groenlo station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Groenlo, Busstation via Münster bus stop and Enschede, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Groenlo?

The distance between Cologne and Groenlo is 228 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Groenlo without a car is to train via Zutphen which takes 3h 27m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Cologne to Groenlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Groenlo bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Groenlo?

The best way to get from Cologne to Groenlo is to train via Zutphen which takes 3h 27m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Groenlo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Groenlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Groenlo is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cologne to Groenlo.

Where can I stay near Groenlo?

There are 472+ hotels available in Groenlo.

Cologne to Groenlo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 74 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Groenlo by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train via Zutphen
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3h 27m
€33–92
Drive 142.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Groenlocar 142.7 km
1h 32m
€26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Enschedebus 027
4h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Varsseveldtrain Stoptrein RS32
3h 28m
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain Rb51
4h 55m
€28–97
Train, line 74 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zevenaartrain
3. Take the bus from Doetinchem, Station to Groenlo, Busstationbus 74
5h 10m

Cologne to Groenlo by train and bus

119Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Groenlo, Busstation via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Enschede, and Enschede, Centraal Station in around 4h 41m.

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