How to travel from Arnhem to Cologne

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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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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Bus

€34

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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30m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

VIAS Rail GmbH

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Arnhem to Cologne

How to get from Arnhem to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Arnhem to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM5h35
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
01:20PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$431One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM7h50
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
06:55PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$401One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 123
11:34AM1h44
Arnhem station
01:18PMCologne Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 225
09:34AM1h45
Arnhem station
11:19AMCologne Hbf
$901One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3129 · 32233 · 20077 · 10621
09:50AM2h45
Arnhem station
12:35PMCologne Hbf
$791One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3137 · 32241 · 20081 · 10625
11:50AM2h45
Arnhem station
02:35PMCologne Hbf
$791One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM7h35
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
04:30PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM7h15
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
07:25PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM5h30
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
10:10PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Arnhem to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Arnhem to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Arnhem and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Arnhem to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Cologne:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Cologne costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Arnhem to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 51m.

The distance from Arnhem to Cologne is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Arnhem to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Arnhem to Cologne:
  • 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 (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Arnhem to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Arnhem to Cologne:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Arnhem to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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