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 €28 - €45 and takes 2h 18m.

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 18m and costs €28 - €45.

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 222 km. The road distance is 196.8 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 €19 - €90.

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 €19 - €90. 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 18m to drive from Melle to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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1. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 53m
€19–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 56m
Drive 196.8 km
1. Drive from Melle to Colognecar 196.8 km
2h 18m
€29–42
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Melle to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb61
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 24m

Melle to Cologne by train

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Distance: 221.7 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 €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 9m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily. 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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