There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Emmen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Arnhem
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
4h 9m€41–95Bus
- Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Weerdingerstraatbus 300 / ...
6h 34mDrive 242.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Emmencar 242.1 km
2h 7m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Rheinetrain Re
- Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Coevordentrain Rb
6h 45m
Cologne to Emmen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Emmen is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Emmen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Emmen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Emmen, Weerdingerstraat via Münster bus stop and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Emmen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Emmen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Cologne and Emmen is 312 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Emmen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cologne to Emmen, including transfers.
Cologne to Emmen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.
Cologne to Emmen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Emmen is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Emmen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Emmen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Emmen, Weerdingerstraat via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 34m.
- 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
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Emmen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 5921 80330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
Train from Bad Bentheim to Coevorden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Schedules at
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Weerdingerstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Emmen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.
Cologne to Emmen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Emmen is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cologne to Emmen.
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