There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Bakum by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Vechtabus N74
4h 46m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechtatrain Rb58
5h 2m€44–242Drive 247.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Bakumcar 247.7 km
2h 7m€36–52Train via Essen
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen-Altenessentrain Re
- Take the train from Essen Altenessen Bf to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re2
- Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechtatrain
6h 36m
Cologne to Bakum by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bakum is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bakum is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bakum. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Vechta via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bakum. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Vechta via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Cologne and Bakum is 274 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Bakum without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Cologne to Bakum, including transfers.
Cologne to Bakum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Bakum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Bakum is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €250 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bakum, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Vechta once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bakum(Kr Vechta) Rathaus via Osnabrück Hbf, Vechta, and Vechta ZOB in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Vechta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Bakum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vechta station.
Cologne to Bakum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bakum is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cologne to Bakum.
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