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

The cheapest way to get from Soest to Cologne is to train which costs €25 - €150 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Soest to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Soest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Soest station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Soest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Soest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Soest Zuid and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Soest to Cologne?

The distance between Soest and Cologne is 235 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Soest to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €25 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Soest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soest to Cologne bus from?

Soest to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Soest to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Soest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Soest to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €25 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Soest to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Soest to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Soest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Soest to Cologne is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Soest to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Soest to Cologne?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 27m
€26–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 4m
Drive 221.2 km
1. Drive from Soest to Colognecar 221.2 km
2h 15m
€40–58
Train, fly, line 41 train
1. Take the train from Soest Zuid to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 46m
€134–345
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 7m
€26–144
Train via Kleve
1. Take the train from Driebergen-Zeist to Nijmegentrain
2. Take the train from Kleve Bahnhof to D-Bilk Strain
3. Take the train from D-Bilk S to Köln Hbftrain S11
5h 52m
€35–62

Soest to Cologne by train

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Distance: 235.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Soest Zuid to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht Centraal station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 4m.

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