How to travel from Cologne to Arnhem

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Arnhem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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€41

Average price

€26

Average price

Cheapest

2h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

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30m

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4h 10m

Average total duration

3h 40m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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from Cologne to Arnhem

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnICE 128
10:49AM1h37
Cologne Hbf
12:26PMArnhem station
$731One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 128
10:49AM1h37
Cologne Hbf
12:26PMArnhem station
$731One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 128
10:49AM1h37
Cologne Hbf
12:26PMArnhem station
$731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 220
08:49AM1h37
Cologne Hbf
10:26AMArnhem station
$731One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 126
12:49PM1h37
Cologne Hbf
02:26PMArnhem station
$731One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 124
02:49PM1h37
Cologne Hbf
04:26PMArnhem station
$731One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Arnhem including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Arnhem is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Arnhem costing on average $25 (€20).

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

Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Cologne to Arnhem is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Arnhem is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Arnhem 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 Cologne to Arnhem:
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Arnhem station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Arnhem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, National Express, FlixTrain to go to Arnhem by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Arnhem:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Arnhem often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arnhem and these popular destinations at a great price.

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