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

The cheapest way to get from Velp to Cologne is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Velp to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Velp and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Velp to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Velp, Emmastraat and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Arnhem Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Velp and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Velp to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Velp and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Velp to Cologne?

The distance between Velp and Cologne is 168 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Velp to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €18 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Velp to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Velp to Cologne bus from?

Velp to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Velp to Cologne train from?

Velp to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Velp to Cologne?

The best way to get from Velp to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €18 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Velp to Cologne bus arrive?

Velp to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Velp to Cologne train arrive?

Velp to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Velp to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Velp to Cologne is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Velp to Cologne.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 46m
€19–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 18m
Drive 158.9 km
1. Drive from Velp to Colognecar 158.9 km
1h 27m
€29–42
Train via Velp, Emmastraat
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
2h 50m
€20–102
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
3h 32m

Velp to Cologne by train

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Distance: 167.8 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Velp, Gelderland, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velp, Emmastraat to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Arnhem, Centraal Station [ A ], Arnhem Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 18m.

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