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

The cheapest way to get from Recke to Cologne is to drive which costs €27 - €45 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Recke to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €27 - €45.

How far is it from Recke to Cologne?

The distance between Recke and Cologne is 231 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Recke to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Recke to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Recke to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Recke to Cologne is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Recke to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Recke, Schulzentrum to Rheine, BahnhofR12
2. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf35
3h 32m
€29–58
Drive 196.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Recke to Cologne196.5 km
1h 59m
€28–41
Bus, train via Osnabrück Hbf
1. Take the bus from Recke, Poststraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBS10
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3h 45m
€29–68
Bus, train via Haltern am See
1. Take the bus from Recke, Poststraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBS10
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Haltern am See BfRe2
3. Take the train from Haltern am See Bf to Essen HbfS9 / ...
4. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln HansaringS6
5h 4m
€46–68

Recke to Cologne by bus and train

91Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.5 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Recke to Cologne. However, you can take the bus to Rheine, Bahnhof, walk to Rheine, Bahnhof, then take the train to Köln Hbf. Alternatively, you can drive from Recke to Cologne in around 1h 59m.

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