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

The cheapest way to get from Vechta to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vechta to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Vechta and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vechta to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vechta and arriving at Köln Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Vechta to Cologne?

The distance between Vechta and Cologne is 264 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vechta to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Vechta to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vechta to Cologne train from?

Vechta to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Vechta station.

Where does the Vechta to Cologne train arrive?

Vechta to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vechta to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vechta to Cologne is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Vechta to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Vechta to Osnabrück Hbftrain Rb58
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 50m
€67–263
Drive 251.8 km
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1. Drive from Vechta to Colognecar 251.8 km
2h 15m
€36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Diepholz to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re9
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 4m
Train via Bochum
1. Take the train from Vechta to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 58m

Vechta to Cologne by train

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Distance: 264.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Vechta to Köln Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 50m.

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