How to travel from Arnhem to Cologne

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Travel Information between Arnhem and Cologne

Distance84 miles (136 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$15 - $21
Cheapest modeBus • $15 (€14) • 3 h 12 min
Fastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 1 h 38 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 84 miles (136 km) by train or bus to Cologne from Arnhem. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Arnhem to Cologne.

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from Arnhem to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

train

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

VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 21207 · VIA 20015+Deutsche BahnIC 2013
08:32AM2h39
Arnhem station
11:11AMCologne Hbf
$361One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 21207 · VIA 20015+Deutsche BahnIC 2013
08:32AM2h39
Arnhem station
11:11AMCologne Hbf
$361One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 225
09:33AM1h39
Arnhem station
11:12AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 121
07:37AM1h41
Arnhem station
09:18AMCologne Hbf
$591One-way
0 transfers
VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 21203 · VIA 20011+Deutsche BahnRE 26808
06:32AM2h40
Arnhem station
09:12AMCologne Hbf
$501One-way
2 transfers

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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 travel options from Arnhem to Cologne: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Arnhem is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Arnhem to Cologne:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Arnhem is by train, which takes on average 1 h 38 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 12 min on average.

The distance from Arnhem to Cologne is approximately 84 miles (136 km).

The average frequency per day from Arnhem to Cologne is:

  • Around 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Arnhem and Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Arnhem to Cologne:

  • Most travelers board their train from Arnhem and arrive in Cologne Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Arnhem to Cologne:

  • You can take a bus from Arnhem to Cologne with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€14) with FlixBus from Arnhem to Cologne.
  • You can go to Cologne from Arnhem by train with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic, ÖBB Nightjet or VIAS Rail GmbH. You'll see cheap train tickets for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Arnhem to Cologne on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Arnhem to Cologne with the following travel companies:

  • Direct train available with NS Domestic or ÖBB Nightjet 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Arnhem.

Looking to extend your trip from Arnhem to Cologne? Many Omio customers who go from Arnhem to Cologne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main from Cologne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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