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

The cheapest way to get from Olfen to Cologne is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olfen to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €22.

Is there a direct train between Olfen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Olfen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Selm and arriving at Köln Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Olfen to Cologne?

The distance between Olfen and Cologne is 128 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Olfen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €21 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Olfen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olfen to Cologne train from?

Olfen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Selm station.

Where does the Olfen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olfen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Olfen to Cologne is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Olfen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Olfen to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Olfen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selm to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 11m
€21–88
Drive 106.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olfen to Colognecar 106.1 km
1h 21m
€16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Datteln Bus Bf to Recklinghausen Hbfbus Sb24 / ...
2. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35 / ...
3h 5m

Olfen to Cologne by bus and train

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2h 11mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.4 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Olfen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Olfen, Oststr. to Köln Hbf via Selm, Bahnhof, Selm, and Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 11m.

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