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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Raeren is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Raeren is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Raeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Raeren. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Raeren, Driesch via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Raeren?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Raeren. However, there are services departing from Köln Neumarkt and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Koeln-Muelheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Raeren?

The distance between Cologne and Raeren is 82 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Raeren without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs €14 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Cologne to Raeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Raeren bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Raeren train from?

Cologne to Raeren train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln-Muelheim station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Raeren?

The best way to get from Cologne to Raeren is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Raeren bus arrive?

Cologne to Raeren bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Cologne to Raeren train arrive?

Cologne to Raeren train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Raeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Raeren is 79 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Cologne to Raeren.

Where can I stay near Raeren?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Raeren.

Cologne to Raeren - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Raeren, Drieschbus 14
1h 53m
€15–54
Drive 78.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Raerencar 78.6 km
50 min
€13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Raeren, Drieschbus 14
2h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2h 50m

Cologne to Raeren by train and bus

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Raeren, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Raeren, Driesch via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Aachen, Bushof in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Koeln-Muelheim to Aachen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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