There are 5 ways to get from Enschede to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb64
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 18m€30–84Bus
- Take the bus from Enschede to Münster bus stopbus 027
- Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 46mDrive 165.4 km
- Drive from Enschede to Colognecar 165.4 km
1h 37m€30–42Train via Dortmund
- Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain Rb51
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 28m€31–129Train via Dortmund #2
- Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain Rb51
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 2m€39–139
Enschede to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Enschede to Cologne is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Enschede to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Enschede to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Enschede and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Enschede to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Enschede and arriving at Köln Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Enschede and Cologne is 216 km. The road distance is 165.4 km.
The best way to get from Enschede to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €29 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Enschede to Cologne, including transfers.
Enschede to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Enschede station.
Enschede to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Enschede station.
The best way to get from Enschede to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Enschede, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Enschede to Köln Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Enschede to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Münster bus stop and Münster-Mitte in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–18
- 1st Class
- €20–35
Train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–26
- 1st Class
- €30–55
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–55
- Comfort
- €40–60
- Premium
- €60–85
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Enschede to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
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More Questions & Answers
Enschede to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Enschede to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Enschede to Cologne is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Enschede to Cologne.
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