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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne is to train via Venlo which costs €19 - €85 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Cologne?

The distance between Nijmegen and Cologne is 180 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €20 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Nijmegen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Cologne bus from?

Nijmegen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €20 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nijmegen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Cologne is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Nijmegen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 30m
€20–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 25m
Drive 146.7 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Colognecar 146.7 km
1h 28m
€27–38
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Venlotrain Stoptrein RS11
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3h 12m
€20–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Kleve Bahnhof to D-Bilk Strain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Koeln Hbftrain Re
3h 18m

Nijmegen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 180.2 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Essen central train station and Südviertel, Essen in around 3h 25m.

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