There are 4 ways to get from Kerkrade to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Landgraaf to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
1h 49m€14–79Drive 72.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kerkrade to Colognecar 72.3 km
52 min€13–19Line 34 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Bushofbus 34
- Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2h 15mLine 34 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Normaluhrbus 34
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 57m€17–70
Kerkrade to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Cologne is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Cologne is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerkrade to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade, Einderstraat and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade Centrum and arriving at Köln Hbf via Landgraaf and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Kerkrade and Cologne is 96 km. The road distance is 72.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerkrade to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €14 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Kerkrade to Cologne, including transfers.
Kerkrade to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Kerkrade, Einderstraat station.
Kerkrade to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Landgraaf station.
The best way to get from Kerkrade to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €14 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 34 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Kerkrade Centrum to Köln Hbf via Landgraaf and Aachen, Hbf in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Landgraaf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €6–10
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Landgraaf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €5–6
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Landgraaf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Landgraaf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €6–11
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Bushof
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
Bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Normaluhr
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
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Kerkrade to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.
Kerkrade to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Cologne is 72 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kerkrade to Cologne.
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