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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kalkar is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kalkar is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €16 - €24.

How far is it from Cologne to Kalkar?

The distance between Cologne and Kalkar is 124 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kalkar without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cologne to Kalkar, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kalkar?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kalkar is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kalkar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kalkar is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Cologne to Kalkar.

Where can I stay near Kalkar?

There are 202+ hotels available in Kalkar.

Cologne to Kalkar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Kalkar by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain Rb31
2h 33m
Drive 115.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Kalkarcar 115.8 km
1h 11m
€17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus
2. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Weselbus
3. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Kalkar Marktbus X27
3h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
2. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Kalkar Marktbus X27
2h 53m
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Düsseldorf Hbftrain S11 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Empel-Reestrain Re
3h 38m
€51–68

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Kalkar.

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Distance: 123.8 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kalkar, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kalkar Markt via Duisburg Hbf, Xanten Bahnhof, and Xanten Bahnhof in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kalkar Markt via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg, Duisburg Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 3h 30m.

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