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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Riel is to train which costs €19 - €70 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Riel is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Cologne to Riel?

The distance between Cologne and Riel is 179 km. The road distance is 182.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Riel without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €19 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Cologne to Riel, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Riel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Riel is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cologne to Riel.

Where can I stay near Riel?

There are 757+ hotels available in Riel.

Cologne to Riel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 137 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Riel by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Eindhoventrain 43N
3h 29m
€19–67
Bus, train, line 137 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Eindhoven Stationbus 280 / ...
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Tilburgtrain
4. Take the bus from Tilburg, Centraal Station to Riel, Dorpstraatbus 137
4h 26m
Drive 182.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rielcar 182.2 km
1h 54m
€33–47
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain Sprinter / ...
3h 59m
€27–90
Train via Heerlen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Heerlen to Tilburgtrain Intercity
4h 59m
€42–82

Cologne to Riel by train and bus

20Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Riel, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven twice daily. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.

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