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

The cheapest way to get from Ermelo to Cologne is to train which costs €28 - €85 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ermelo to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Ermelo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ermelo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ermelo and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Ermelo to Cologne?

The distance between Ermelo and Cologne is 263 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ermelo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €28 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ermelo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ermelo to Cologne bus from?

Ermelo to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Ermelo to Cologne train from?

Ermelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Ermelo station.

Train or bus from Ermelo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ermelo to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €28 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Ermelo to Cologne bus arrive?

Ermelo to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Ermelo to Cologne train arrive?

Ermelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Ermelo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ermelo to Cologne is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ermelo to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Ermelo to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ermelo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ermelo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ermelo, 't Weitje and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Barneveld, Station Barneveld Centrum, Arnhem Central Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ermelo to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ermelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 52m
€29–84
Train via Utrecht
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ermelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
4h 38m
€28–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 056
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 38m
Drive 213.5 km
1. Drive from Ermelo to Colognecar 213.5 km
2h 10m
€45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ermelo to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 8m
€153–384

Ermelo to Cologne by train

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Distance: 262.9 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Ermelo to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ermelo, 't Weitje to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Barneveld, Station Barneveld Centrum, Arnhem Central Station, Essen central train station, and Südviertel, Essen in around 6h 38m.

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