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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Melle is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Melle is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Melle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Melle. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Melle Markt via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße and Osnabrück Voxtrup. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Melle?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Melle. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Melle via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Melle?

The distance between Cologne and Melle is 221 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Melle without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Cologne to Melle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Melle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Melle train from?

Cologne to Melle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Melle?

The best way to get from Cologne to Melle is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Melle bus arrive?

Cologne to Melle bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße station.

Where does the Cologne to Melle train arrive?

Cologne to Melle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Melle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Melle is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cologne to Melle.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Melle?

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Where can I stay near Melle?

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Cologne to Melle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Melle 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 Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
2h 46m
€30–68
Drive 196.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Melle196.4 km
2h 18m
€28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Osnabrück Hannoversche StraßeMykolayiv
3h 42m
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bielefeld HbfRe
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to MelleRb61
4h 13m
€48–67

Cologne to Melle by train

166Weekly Trains

2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.3 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 2h 10m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße once daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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