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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kessel is to bus which costs €12 - €27 and takes 5h 16m.

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 1m 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 Heumarkt and arriving at Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid via Leverkusen and Roermond, Station Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Reuver via Neuss Hbf and Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kessel?

The distance between Cologne and Kessel is 96 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 21m and costs €22 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kessel train from?

Cologne to Kessel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kessel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kessel is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €27 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Kessel bus arrive?

Cologne to Kessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roermond station.

Where does the Cologne to Kessel train arrive?

Cologne to Kessel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Neuss Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kessel?

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

Where can I stay near Kessel?

There are 551+ hotels available in Kessel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Kessel 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 Koeln Hbf to Neuss HbfRe
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to VenloSneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 21m
€22–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Roermond268
5h 16m
€12–27
Drive 101 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kessel101 km
1h 1m
€18–26
Train, line 77 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /EuropaplatzRe8
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlo
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid77
2h 37m
€23–47
Train via Kessel, Schijfweg Zuid
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss HauptbahnhofS11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to VenloSneltrein RE13 / ...
3h 1m
€24–35

Cologne to Kessel by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.8 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Reuver via Neuss Hbf and Venlo in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Roermond once daily. Tickets cost €8–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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