How to travel from Cologne to Arnhem

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Travel Information from Cologne to Arnhem

Distance84 miles (136 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$14 - $22
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 40 min
Fastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 1 h 37 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 84 miles (136 km) by train or bus to Arnhem from Cologne. 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 Cologne to Arnhem.

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from Cologne to Arnhem

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM5h05
Cologne Hbf
08:05PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
$281One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM5h05
Cologne Hbf
08:05PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
$281One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM5h05
Cologne Hbf
08:05PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
$281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Arnhem

Travel to Arnhem 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 Cologne to Arnhem.

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There are 2 travel options between Cologne and Arnhem. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Arnhem from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).

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

Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $22 (€20).

The fastest way to get to Arnhem from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 37 min.

Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 40 min on average.

Arnhem is approximately 84 miles (136 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Arnhem is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Arnhem 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 Cologne to Arnhem:

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

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

  • You can travel by bus between Cologne and Arnhem with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Cologne to Arnhem tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Cologne to Arnhem with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Arnhem tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.

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

  • You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Arnhem with Deutsche Bahn.

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

Your trip from Cologne to Arnhem doesn't have to end in Arnhem. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin or Paris. If you’d like to add Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin or Paris to your Cologne to Arnhem tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Arnhem today!

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