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How to get fromDe Efteling to Cologneby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 301 bus, train via Düsseldorf

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaatsheuvel, Efteling to 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Stationbus bus 301 / ...
    2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain train
    4h 6m
    €27–55
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from De Efteling to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N93
    4h 10m
    €20–34
  3. Drive  188.1 km

    1. Drive from De Efteling to Colognecar car 188.1 km
    1h 59m
    €35–50
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4h 28m
    €30–84
  5. Line 301 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kaatsheuvel, Efteling to 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Stationbus bus 301 / ...
    2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain train 78 / ...
    4h 29m
    €25–56

De Efteling to Cologne by foot, bus, and train

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between De Efteling, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from De Efteling to Cologne Airport CGN 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from De Efteling to Koeln Hbf via Kaatsheuvel, Horst, Tilburg, Centraal Station, Tilburg, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 28m.

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