There are 4 ways to get from Mülheim to Cologne by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mülheim to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mülheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €9 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Mülheim and Cologne is 79 km. The road distance is 67.6 km.
The best way to get from Mülheim to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs .
The train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Mülheim to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf station.
Mülheim to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mülheim to Cologne is 68 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Mülheim to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Mülheim, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbf every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 14m. TRI Train Rental GmbH also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mülheim and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.