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 €35 - €60 and takes 2h 17m.

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 2h 17m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Soest?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Soest. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Soest Zuid via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Soest?

The distance between Cologne and Soest is 235 km. The road distance is 221.4 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 train which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Soest train arrive?

Cologne to Soest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Soest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Soest is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cologne to Soest.

Where can I stay near Soest?

There are 994+ hotels available in Soest.

Cologne to Soest - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Soest by train, car, or plane

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 Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2h 48m
€39–123
Drive 221.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Soest221.4 km
2h 17m
€40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
3h 58m
€121–351
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Ede-Wageningen to Amersfoort CentraalSprinter RS34
3h 17m

Cologne to Soest by train

69Weekly Trains

2h 48mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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