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

The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almelo to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Almelo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Almelo and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Deventer and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Almelo to Cologne?

The distance between Almelo and Cologne is 245 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Almelo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €27 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Almelo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Almelo to Cologne train arrive?

Almelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Almelo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Almelo to Cologne is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Almelo to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Almelo to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 823 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Almelo to Cologne by train, car, train (Eurostar), or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deventer to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 36m
€27–140
Train via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 1m
€20–116
Drive 184.5 km
1. Drive from Almelo to Colognecar 184.5 km
2h 8m
€34–48
Line 823 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Almelo, Centraal Station to Enschede, Centraal Stationbus 823
2. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 21m
€37–131

Almelo to Cologne by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.1 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Almelo to Koeln Hbf via Deventer and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 36m.

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