There are 3 ways to get from Vlotho to Cologne by train or car
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Vlotho to Cologne by train
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The cheapest way to get from Vlotho to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vlotho to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Vlotho to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vlotho, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Vlotho and Cologne is 239 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Vlotho to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Vlotho to Cologne, including transfers.
Vlotho to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Vlotho to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vlotho to Cologne is 216 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Vlotho to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Vlotho, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herford to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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