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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Twente is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Twente is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Twente?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Twente. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Saasveld, Hoflaan via Essen central train station, Enschede, Centraal Station and Borne, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Twente?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Twente. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Borne via Rheine and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Twente?

The distance between Cologne and Twente is 257 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Twente without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Twente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Twente bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Twente train from?

Cologne to Twente train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Twente?

The best way to get from Cologne to Twente is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Cologne to Twente bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Twente train arrive?

Cologne to Twente train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rheine station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Twente?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Twente is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cologne to Twente.

Where can I stay near Twente?

There are 565+ hotels available in Twente.

Cologne to Twente - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Twente by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
4h 59m
€45–179
Drive 183.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Twentecar 183.5 km
1h 59m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
6h 49m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
3. Take the bus from Borne, Station to Hertme, Jachtlustbus 501
5h 47m
€68–150
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain Rb51
5h 50m
€35–116

Cologne to Twente by train and bus

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Distance: 257.3 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Saasveld, Hoflaan via Rheine, Hengelo, Borne, and Borne, Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Saasveld, Hoflaan via Südviertel, Essen, Essen central train station, Enschede, Enschede, Centraal Station, and Borne, Station in around 6h 49m.

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