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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station is to train via Venlo which costs €19 - €90 and takes 3h 12m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Cologne Central Station. 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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Nijmegen and Cologne Central Station is 180 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €20 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €20 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station.

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

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Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 31m
€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 35m
Drive 145.8 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Cologne Central Stationcar 145.8 km
1h 26m
€26–38
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
€20–86
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 D-Bilk S to Köln Hbftrain S11
3h 50m
€34–67

Nijmegen to Cologne Central Station by train

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Distance: 180.2 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Cologne Central Station, 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 Hbf via Essen central train station, Südviertel, Essen, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, and Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld in around 3h 35m.

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