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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Swalmen is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 55 min.

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 - €24.

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 and arriving at Swalmen, Centrum via Düsseldorf central bus station and Roermond, Station Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Swalmen via Mönchengladbach Hbf and Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Cologne to Swalmen?

The distance between Cologne and Swalmen is 106 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 36m and costs €23 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Swalmen train from?

Cologne to Swalmen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Swalmen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Swalmen is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Swalmen bus arrive?

Cologne to Swalmen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Swalmen train arrive?

Cologne to Swalmen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at MG Hbf /Europaplatz 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 619+ 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 Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 36m
€23–48
Drive 95 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Swalmencar 95 km
55 min
€17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Roermondbus 380 / ...
3h 7m
Train, line 66 bus
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Swalmen, Centrumbus 66
3h 22m
€24–36
Train, line 66 bus via Düsseldorf
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 44m
€26–38

Cologne to Swalmen by train

143Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.6 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Swalmen via Mönchengladbach Hbf and Venlo in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Swalmen, Centrum via Düsseldorf central bus station and Roermond, Station Roermond in around 3h 7m.

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