What is the cheapest way to get from Venlo Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Venlo Station to Cologne is to train via Düsseldorf which costs €7 - €20 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Venlo Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Venlo Station to Cologne is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct train between Venlo Station and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venlo and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Venlo Station to Cologne?

The distance between Venlo Station and Cologne is 84 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.

How do I travel from Venlo Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Venlo Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €9 - €30.

How long does it take to get from Venlo Station to Cologne?

The train from Venlo to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Venlo Station to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Venlo Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venlo Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo Station to Cologne is 89 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Venlo Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Venlo Station to Cologne?

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Venlo Station to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Venlo Station to Cologne by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
1h 28m
€9–30
Train via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
1h 55m
€7–20
Drive 88.8 km
1. Drive from Venlo Station to Colognecar 88.8 km
50 min
€17–24

Venlo Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 83.9 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Venlo Station, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Venlo to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.

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