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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Rüthen, Schlangenpfad to Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhofbus bus R62
    2. Take the train from Lippstadt to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    3h 1m
    €24–66

  2. Bus, train via Dortmund

    1. Take the bus from Rüthen, Markt to Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhofbus bus R62
    2. Take the train from Lippstadt to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Dortmund to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus bus
    4h 16m

  3. Drive  154.8 km

    1. Drive from Rüthen to Colognecar car 154.8 km
    1h 36m
    €29–42

  4. Bus, train via Rüthen, Markt

    1. Take the bus from Rüthen, Markt to Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhofbus bus R62
    2. Take the train from Lippstadt to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3h 36m
    €34–66

Rüthen to Cologne by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Rüthen to Cologne. However, you can take the bus to Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof, walk to Lippstadt, take the train to Hamm(Westf)Hbf, then take the train to Koeln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rüthen, Markt to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof, Lippstadt, Dortmund Hbf, and Dortmund in around 4h 16m.

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