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How to get fromElten to Cologneby train (Eurostar) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elten to Cologne by train (Eurostar) or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Emmerich-Elten to Duisburg Hbftrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    1h 59m
    €31–66

  2. Drive  140.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elten to Colognecar car 140.8 km
    1h 13m
    €26–38

  3. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Emmerich-Elten to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 78 / ...
    2h 6m
    €38–69

  4. Train via Duisburg

    1. Take the train from Emmerich-Elten to Duisburg Hbftrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 25m
    €33–66

Elten to Cologne by train

Calendar276Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Elten, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Emmerich-Elten to Köln Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 59m.

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