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

The cheapest way to get from Nieuwegein to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nieuwegein to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Nieuwegein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nieuwegein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht Centraal station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Nieuwegein and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nieuwegein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Nieuwegein to Cologne?

The distance between Nieuwegein and Cologne is 228 km. The road distance is 209.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nieuwegein to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €27 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Nieuwegein to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nieuwegein to Cologne bus from?

Nieuwegein to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Nieuwegein to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Nieuwegein to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nieuwegein to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €27 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Nieuwegein to Cologne bus arrive?

Nieuwegein to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Nieuwegein to Cologne train arrive?

Nieuwegein to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nieuwegein to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nieuwegein to Cologne is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Nieuwegein to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

Nieuwegein to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 21 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Nieuwegein to Cologne by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 31m
€27–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 6m
Drive 209.8 km
1. Drive from Nieuwegein to Colognecar 209.8 km
2h 19m
€38–55
Line 21 tram, train, fly, line 41 train
1. Take the tram from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Utrecht, CS Centrumzijdetram
2. Take the train from Utrecht 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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 50m
€135–337
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 11m
€27–154
Line 74 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Driebergen, Station Drieb.-Zeistbus 74
2. Take the train from Driebergen-Zeist to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 53m
€58–94

Nieuwegein to Cologne by tram and train

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Distance: 227.9 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, Utrecht Centraal station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 6m.

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