Travel Information between Arnhem and Cologne
| 84 miles (136 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $15 - $21 | |
| Bus • $15 (€14) • 3 h 12 min | |
| Train • $21 (€19) • 1 h 38 min | |
| FlixBus 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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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 · FlixBusCheapest
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ICE 225Other options
VIA 21211 · VIA 20019+
RE 26816
VIA 21207 · VIA 20015+
IC 2013
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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.

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.
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