There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Apeldoorn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Apeldoorntrain Intercity
2h 52m€24–70Bus, line 302 bus
- Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraatbus 302
3h 47mDrive 186.8 km
- Drive from Cologne to Apeldoorncar 186.8 km
1h 51m€35–50Train, line 302 bus
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
- Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
- Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Station - Bbus 302
3h 24m
Cologne to Apeldoorn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Apeldoorn is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Apeldoorn is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Apeldoorn. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraat via Essen Hbf and Arnhem, Centraal Station - J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Apeldoorn. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Apeldoorn via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Cologne and Apeldoorn is 222 km. The road distance is 186.8 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Apeldoorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €23 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cologne to Apeldoorn, including transfers.
Cologne to Apeldoorn bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.
Cologne to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Apeldoorn is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €23 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Apeldoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Apeldoorn via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraat via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal Station, and Arnhem, Centraal Station - J in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Apeldoorn bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.
Cologne to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Apeldoorn is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Cologne to Apeldoorn.
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