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Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$59 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Cologne:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Cologne costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Arnhem to Cologne
How to get from Arnhem to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arnhem to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:10 PM3h33Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)5:43 PMCologne Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain2:10 PM3h33Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)5:43 PMCologne Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 12311:34 AM1h37Arnhem station1:11 PMCologne Hbf$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 5106+2002111:45 AM2h25Arnhem station2:10 PMCologne Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
- IC 3129 · 32233 · 20077 · 106219:50 AM2h45Arnhem station12:35 PMCologne Hbf$591One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Cologne:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Cologne costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arnhem and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arnhem station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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