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How to get fromElberfeld to Cologneby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    32 min
    €9–26
  2. Drive 51.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elberfeld to Colognecar car 51.5 km
    36 min
    €8–11
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bfbus bus Re7
    1h 46m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elberfeld to Colognetaxi taxi 51.5 km
    36 min
    €120–160

Elberfeld to Cologne by train

Calendar577Weekly Trains
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elberfeld, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–26 and the journey takes 32 min. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, go.on operates a bus from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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