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 - €25 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 - €25.

How far is it from Cologne to Kalkar?

The distance between Cologne and Kalkar is 136 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 24m and costs €30 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m 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 24m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2040 bus, which costs and takes 3h 18m.

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 625+ hotels available in Kalkar.

Cologne to Kalkar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2040 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Kalkar 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 Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Empel-Reestrain Re
2h 24m
€33–83
Drive 115.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Kalkarcar 115.8 km
1h 11m
€17–25
Bus, line 2040 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 18m
Train via Xanten Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain Rb31
2h 53m
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

Cologne to Kalkar by train and bus

205Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Kalkar.

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Distance: 135.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kalkar Markt via Duisburg Hbf, Empel-Rees, and Rees Empel Bf in around 2h 24m. 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 18m.

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