There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne by train, car, tram, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 34m€8–37Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne83.7 km
1h 42m€4–7Drive 85.8 km
- Drive from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Colognecar 85.8 km
1h€13–19Line 302 tram, train via Bochum Hbf
- Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Bochum Hbftram 302
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h€8–38Line 302 tram, train
- Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram 302
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35 / ...
2h 17m€18–37
Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and arriving at Köln Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and Cologne is 96 km. The road distance is 85.8 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €7 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena to Cologne.
There are 1834+ hotels available in Cologne.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.