What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hagen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hagen is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hagen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hagen is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Hagen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Hagen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Doetinchem, Den Ooiman via Essen Hbf and Arnhem, Centraal Station - L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hagen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hagen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Doetinchem via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hagen?

The distance between Cologne and Hagen is 196 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Hagen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hagen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €26 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Hagen?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Cologne to Hagen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hagen bus from?

Cologne to Hagen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hagen train from?

Cologne to Hagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hagen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hagen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Hagen bus arrive?

Cologne to Hagen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Hagen train arrive?

Cologne to Hagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hagen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hagen is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cologne to Hagen.

Where can I stay near Hagen?

There are 565+ hotels available in Hagen.

Cologne to Hagen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 27 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Hagen by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Doetinchemtrain Stoptrein RS32
3h 3m
€27–67
Bus, line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - L to Doetinchem, Den Ooimanbus 27 / ...
4h 53m
Drive 145.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hagencar 145.4 km
1h 31m
€27–39
Train, line 27 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - L to Doetinchem, Den Ooimanbus 27 / ...
3h 29m
€27–67
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Düsseldorf Hbftrain S11 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re / ...
4h 8m
€48–49

Cologne to Hagen by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 196.4 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hagen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hagen via Arnhem Centraal, Doetinchem, Doetinchem, Station, and Doetinchem, Slingeland Ziekenhuis in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Hagen via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Arnhem, Centraal Station - L, and Doetinchem, Den Ooiman in around 4h 53m.

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