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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Swalmen is to bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Swalmen is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €16 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Swalmen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Swalmen. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Swalmen, Centrum via Leverkusen and Roermond, Station Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Swalmen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Swalmen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Swalmen via Neuss Hbf and Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Swalmen?

The distance between Cologne and Swalmen is 102 km. The road distance is 95 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Swalmen without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cologne to Swalmen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Swalmen bus from?

Cologne to Swalmen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Swalmen train from?

Cologne to Swalmen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Swalmen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Swalmen is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Swalmen bus arrive?

Cologne to Swalmen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roermond station.

Where does the Cologne to Swalmen train arrive?

Cologne to Swalmen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Neuss Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Swalmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Swalmen is 95 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Cologne to Swalmen.

Where can I stay near Swalmen?

There are 609+ hotels available in Swalmen.

Cologne to Swalmen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Swalmen by train, bus, or car

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 Koeln Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 33m
€23–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Roermondbus 268
5h 2m
€12–18
Drive 95 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Swalmencar 95 km
55 min
€17–25
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss Hauptbahnhoftrain S11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 55m
€25–36
Train, line 66 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss Hauptbahnhoftrain S11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Swalmen, Centrumbus 66
3h 45m
€26–38

Cologne to Swalmen by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.2 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Swalmen via Neuss Hbf and Venlo in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Roermond 5 times a week. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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