There are 3 ways to get from Brunssum to Cologne by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Line 3 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Brunssum, Koutenveld to Heerlen, Station Heerlenbus 3 / ...
- Take the train from Heerlen to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 34m€16–62Drive 85.4 km
- Drive from Brunssum to Colognecar 85.4 km
1h 3m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Heerlen to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2h 9m€16–62
Brunssum to Cologne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brunssum to Cologne is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Brunssum to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct train from Brunssum to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Brunssum and Cologne is 101 km. The road distance is 85.4 km.
The best way to get from Brunssum to Cologne without a car is to line 3 bus and train which takes 1h 34m and costs €16 - €65.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Brunssum to Cologne, including transfers.
Brunssum to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.
Brunssum to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brunssum to Cologne is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Brunssum to Cologne.
There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.
What companies run services between Brunssum, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from Brunssum, Koutenveld to Köln Hbf via Heerlen, Station Heerlen, Heerlen, and Aachen, Hbf in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Heerlen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Heerlen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Brunssum, Koutenveld to Heerlen, Station Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Arriva NL
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