There are 6 ways to get from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne by tram, train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 302 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Bochum Hbftram 302
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 18m€20–83Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne83.7 km
1h 34m€4–7Line 380 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus 380E / ...
- Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2h 41mDrive 84.7 km
- Drive from Arena AufSchalke to Colognecar 84.7 km
58 min€13–18Train
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35 / ...
2h 31m€18–72Train via Essen Hbf
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hansaringtrain S6
3h 16m€19–37
Arena AufSchalke to Cologne by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Arena AufSchalke and Cologne is 115 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne without a car is to line 302 tram and train which takes 2h 18m and costs €20 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne, including transfers.
Arena AufSchalke to Cologne bus services, operated by Bogestra, depart from Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies station.
Arena AufSchalke to Cologne train services, operated by Bogestra, depart from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena station.
The best way to get from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne is to line 380 bus and bus which takes 2h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €75 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Arena AufSchalke, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Arena AufSchalke to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies, Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–70 and the journey takes 1h 1m. TRI Train Rental GmbH also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- bogestra.de
Tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- bogestra.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hansaring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- bogestra.de
Bus from Gelsenkirchen Sport-Paradies to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- bogestra.de
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arena AufSchalke to Cologne bus services, operated by Bogestra, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Arena AufSchalke to Cologne train services, operated by Bogestra, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arena AufSchalke to Cologne is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Arena AufSchalke to Cologne.
There are 1855+ hotels available in Cologne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arena AufSchalke and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.