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

The cheapest way to get from Otterlo to Cologne is to train which costs €21 - €70 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otterlo to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Otterlo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Otterlo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Otterlo, Centrum and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Arnhem Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Otterlo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Otterlo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Otterlo to Cologne?

The distance between Otterlo and Cologne is 180 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Otterlo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €21 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Otterlo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otterlo to Cologne bus from?

Otterlo to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Otterlo to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Otterlo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Otterlo to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €21 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Otterlo to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Otterlo to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otterlo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Otterlo to Cologne is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Otterlo to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Otterlo to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Otterlo to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 54m
€22–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 21m
Drive 181.4 km
1. Drive from Otterlo to Colognecar 181.4 km
1h 46m
€34–49
Train via Arnhem Centraal
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
2h 54m
€22–70

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Distance: 180.2 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 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 Otterlo, Centrum to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Arnhem, Centraal Stat.(Sonsbeek), Arnhem Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 21m.

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