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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Varel is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Varel is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Varel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Varel. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Varel?

The distance between Cologne and Varel is 344 km. The road distance is 326.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Varel without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cologne to Varel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Varel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Varel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Varel is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Cologne to Varel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Varel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Varel is 327 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cologne to Varel.

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

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Where can I stay near Varel?

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Cologne to Varel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Re18 / ...
4h 47m
€40–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Osnabrück Hannoversche Straßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOBbus Re18
7h 29m
Drive 326.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Varelcar 326.7 km
2h 44m
€47–67
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain
6h 27m
€55–82

Cologne to Varel by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.9 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße, Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 7h 29m.

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