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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kessel is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kessel is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kessel. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid via Duisburg central train station and Venlo, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kessel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kessel. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Reuver via Mönchengladbach Hbf and Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kessel?

The distance between Cologne and Kessel is 99 km. The road distance is 101 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kessel without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €19 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cologne to Kessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kessel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kessel train from?

Cologne to Kessel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kessel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kessel is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €19 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 77 bus, which costs and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Kessel bus arrive?

Cologne to Kessel bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Kessel train arrive?

Cologne to Kessel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kessel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kessel is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Cologne to Kessel.

Where can I stay near Kessel?

There are 559+ hotels available in Kessel.

Cologne to Kessel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 77 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Kessel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 30m
€19–46
Drive 101 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Kesselcar 101 km
1h 2m
€18–26
Bus, line 77 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Venlo Stationbus 023
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Kessel, Schijfweg Zuidbus 77
3h 2m
Train, line 77 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Kessel, Schijfweg Zuidbus 77
2h 47m
€22–33
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss Hauptbahnhoftrain S11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
3h 9m
€24–35

Cologne to Kessel by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.3 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kessel, Limburg, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Reuver via Mönchengladbach Hbf and Venlo in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg, Duisburg central train station, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 3h 2m.

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