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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Verl is to bus which costs €8 - €14 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Verl is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Verl?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Verl. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Verl, Bahnhof via Leverkusen and Gütersloh, Hbf/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Verl?

The distance between Cologne and Verl is 213 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Verl without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 6m and costs €19 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Cologne to Verl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Verl bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Verl?

The best way to get from Cologne to Verl is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 6m and costs €19 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €14 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Cologne to Verl bus arrive?

Cologne to Verl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gütersloh central bus station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Verl?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Verl is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Cologne to Verl.

Where can I stay near Verl?

There are 705+ hotels available in Verl.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Verl 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 via Dortmund
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Guetersloh HbfRe
3h 6m
€19–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gütersloh central bus stationN1338
5h 7m
€8–14
Drive 172.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Verl172.5 km
1h 34m
€25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Guetersloh HbfRe
3h 22m
€9–50

Cologne to Verl by train and bus

135Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.6 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Verl, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf, Guetersloh Hbf, and Gütersloh, Hbf/ZOB in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Gütersloh central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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