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How to get fromKerkrade to Cologneby train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kerkrade to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    1h 12m
    €14–69

  2. Drive 72.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kerkrade to Colognecar car 72.3 km
    52 min
    €13–19

  3. Line 34 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Normaluhrbus bus 34
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train Trn / ...
    1h 47m
    €15–60

  4. Train via Landgraaf

    1. Take the train from Landgraaf to Aachen Hbftrain train S43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    1h 22m
    €17–70

  5. Train via Stolberg(Rheinl)Hbf

    1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Stolberg, Hbftrain train Rb20
    2. Take the train from Stolberg(Rheinl)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    1h 51m

  6. Line 34 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Bushofbus bus 34
    2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus bus Mykolayiv
    2h 15m

Kerkrade to Cologne by bus and train

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €12–55 and the journey takes 37 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 2h 15m.

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