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

The cheapest way to get from Swalmen to Cologne is to line 66 bus and train which costs €15 - €27 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swalmen to Cologne is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Swalmen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Swalmen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Swalmen, Centrum and arriving at Köln via Roermond and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Swalmen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Swalmen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Swalmen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Swalmen to Cologne?

The distance between Swalmen and Cologne is 102 km. The road distance is 93 km.

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

The best way to get from Swalmen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €14 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Swalmen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swalmen to Cologne bus from?

Swalmen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roermond station.

Where do I catch the Swalmen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Swalmen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Swalmen to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €14 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Swalmen to Cologne bus arrive?

Swalmen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Swalmen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swalmen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swalmen to Cologne is 93 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Swalmen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Swalmen to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swalmen to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2h 37m
€15–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roermond to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 31m
Drive 93 km
1. Drive from Swalmen to Colognecar 93 km
52 min
€17–24
Line 66 bus, train via Venlo
1. Take the bus from Swalmen, Centrum to Venlo, Station Venlobus 66
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3h 17m
€15–73
Line 66 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swalmen, Centrum to Venlo, Station Venlobus 66
2. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 18m
€15–27

Swalmen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 102 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Venlo to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swalmen, Centrum to Köln via Roermond, Station Roermond, Roermond, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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