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How to get fromCologne to Simpelveldby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Simpelveld by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 43 bus

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    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbftrainRe
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to HeerlentrainS43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Simpelveld, Dr. Poelspleinbus43
    2h 24m
    €11–79

  2. Train, line 25 bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe ErdetrainRe
    2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstationbus25
    3. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Simpelveld, Dr. Poelspleinbus43
    2h 34m
    €18–28

  3. Drive 77 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Simpelveldcar77 km
    46 min
    €14–20

  4. Train, line 25 bus, line 43 bus via Cologne Hbf

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde BftrainRe9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstationbus25
    3. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Simpelveld, Dr. Poelspleinbus43
    2h 38m
    €19–28

Cologne to Simpelveld by train and bus

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Simpelveld. However, you can take the train to Aachen Hbf, take the train to Heerlen, walk to Heerlen, Station Heerlen, then take the line 43 bus to Simpelveld, Dr. Poelsplein. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Simpelveld, Dr. Poelsplein via Aachen-Rothe Erde, Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde, and Vaals, Busstation in around 2h 34m.

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