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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Otterlo is to train and line 105 bus which costs €23 - €130 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Otterlo is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Otterlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Otterlo. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Otterlo, Centrum via Essen Hbf and Arnhem, Centraal Station - B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Otterlo?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Otterlo. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Duesseldorf Flughafen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Otterlo?

The distance between Cologne and Otterlo is 182 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Otterlo without a car is to train and line 105 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €23 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Cologne to Otterlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Otterlo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Otterlo train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Otterlo?

The best way to get from Cologne to Otterlo is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Otterlo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Otterlo train arrive?

Cologne to Otterlo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at D-Flughafen Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Otterlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Otterlo is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Cologne to Otterlo.

Where can I stay near Otterlo?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Otterlo.

Cologne to Otterlo - 4 ways to travel via train, line 105 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Otterlo by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 105 bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - B to Otterlo, Centrumbus 105
2h 26m
€23–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 50m
Drive 183.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Otterlocar 183.9 km
1h 56m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re / ...
3h 13m
€54–106

Cologne to Otterlo by train and bus

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Distance: 181.6 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Otterlo, Centrum via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, and Arnhem, Centraal Station - B in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Otterlo, Centrum via D-Flughafen Bf, Duesseldorf Flughafen, Arnhem Centraal, and Arnhem, Centraal Station - B in around 3h 13m.

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