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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Soest is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Soest is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Soest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Soest, Bahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Soest?

The distance between Cologne and Soest is 177 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Soest without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Cologne to Soest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Soest train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Soest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Soest is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €95 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Soest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Soest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Soest is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Cologne to Soest.

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

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Where can I stay near Soest?

There are 474+ hotels available in Soest.

Cologne to Soest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Soest by bus, train (Eurostar), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2h 1m
Drive 129.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Soestcar 129.3 km
1h 15m
€19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Soesttrain Re
2h 5m
€24–95
Train via Unna, Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Unnatrain Re
2. Take the train from Unna, Bahnhof to Soest, Bahnhoftrain Rb59
2h 5m
€27–39
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Soest, Bahnhoftrain 51
2h 12m
€25–55

Cologne to Soest by train

351Weekly Trains

2h 5mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.2 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmund once daily, and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Soest via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 5m.

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