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

The cheapest way to get from Ruhr to Cologne is to drive which costs €9 - €15 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruhr to Cologne is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Ruhr and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruhr to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Goetheplatz and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ruhr and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Karlstr. and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Ruhr to Cologne?

The distance between Ruhr and Cologne is 72 km. The road distance is 69.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruhr to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 4m and costs €9 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Ruhr to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Cologne bus from?

Ruhr to Cologne bus services, operated by Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (NIAG), depart from Duisburg Goetheplatz station.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Cologne train from?

Ruhr to Cologne train services, operated by DVG, depart from Duisburg Karlstr. station.

Where does the Ruhr to Cologne bus arrive?

Ruhr to Cologne bus services, operated by Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (NIAG), arrive at DU- Hbf Westeingang station.

Where does the Ruhr to Cologne train arrive?

Ruhr to Cologne train services, operated by DVG, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ruhr to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruhr to Cologne is 70 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Ruhr to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ruhr to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 901 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruhr to Cologne by bus, train, car, taxi, tram, or subway

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Goetheplatz to DU-Hbf Osteingangbus 929
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 4m
€9–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Goetheplatz to DU- Hbf Westeingangbus 929
2. Take the bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
1h 54m
Drive 69.6 km
1. Drive from Ruhr to Colognecar 69.6 km
48 min
€10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ruhr to Colognetaxi 69.6 km
48 min
€160–200
Line 901 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Duisburg Karlstr. to Duisburg Hbftram 901
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
1h 16m
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Duisburg König-Heinrich-Platz to D-Oberbilk S Usubway U79
2. Take the train from D-Oberbilk S U to Köln Hbftrain S6
2h 25m
€14–21

Ruhr to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 71.5 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Ruhr, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Duisburg Goetheplatz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via DU- Hbf Westeingang and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg in around 1h 54m.

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