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

The cheapest way to get from Melle to Cologne is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melle to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Melle and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Melle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Melle Markt and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Osnabrück Voxtrup and Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Melle and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Melle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Melle and arriving at Köln Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Melle to Cologne?

The distance between Melle and Cologne is 221 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melle to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Melle to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melle to Cologne bus from?

Melle to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße station.

Where do I catch the Melle to Cologne train from?

Melle to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.

Train or bus from Melle to Cologne?

The best way to get from Melle to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Melle to Cologne bus arrive?

Melle to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Melle to Cologne train arrive?

Melle to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Melle to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Melle to Cologne is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Melle to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Melle to Cologne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2h 53m
€31–76
Drive 196.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melle to Cologne196.9 km
2h 15m
€28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld GleisMykolayiv
3h 56m
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Melle to Bielefeld HbfRb61
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
4h 16m
€46–70

Melle to Cologne by train

166Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.3 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–65 and the journey takes 2h 9m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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