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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Cologne is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Cologne is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venlo and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Venlo to Cologne?

The distance between Venlo and Cologne is 84 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €14 - €45.

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

The train from Venlo to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Venlo to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venlo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Cologne is 91 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Venlo to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Cologne.

Venlo to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Cologne by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
1h 28m
€14–45
Drive 90.7 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Colognecar 90.7 km
53 min
€16–23
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 39m
€17–37
Train via Düsseldorf #2
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
1h 51m
€18–39

Venlo to Cologne by train

58Weekly Trains

1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.9 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Venlo to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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