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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Olfen is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Olfen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Olfen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Olfen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Olfen, Mobilpunkt Stadthalle via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Lüdinghausen, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Olfen?

The distance between Cologne and Olfen is 126 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Olfen without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €20 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cologne to Olfen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Olfen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Olfen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Olfen is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €20 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Olfen bus arrive?

Cologne to Olfen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Olfen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Olfen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cologne to Olfen.

Where can I stay near Olfen?

There are 713+ hotels available in Olfen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Olfen 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 Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Selm, Bahnhoftrain Rb51
3h 26m
€20–88
Drive 105.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Olfencar 105.3 km
1h 20m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Lüdinghausen, Busbahnhofbus X90 / ...
3h 31m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Huckarde Bushof to Datteln Bus Bfbus X13
3h 54m

Cologne to Olfen by train and bus

74Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 126.3 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Olfen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Olfen, Robert-Bosch-Str. via Dortmund Hbf, Selm, Bahnhof, and Selm, Bahnhof in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Olfen, Mobilpunkt Stadthalle via Münster-Mitte, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Lüdinghausen, Busbahnhof in around 3h 31m.

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