How to travel from Cologne to Krefeld

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Krefeld

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Krefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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€41

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€9

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1h 19m

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49m

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51m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Krefeld is a bus with an average price of €8.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Krefeld costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Krefeld is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Krefeld take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Krefeld including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Krefeld among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2m sooner (49m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Cologne to Krefeld

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

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

  • FlixBus
    2:45 AM1h30
    Cologne
    4:15 AMKrefeld
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:45 AM1h30
    Cologne
    4:15 AMKrefeld
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:45 AM1h30
    Cologne
    4:15 AMKrefeld
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Krefeld

Travel to Krefeld 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 Krefeld.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Krefeld including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Krefeld is a bus with an average price of €8.

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

A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Krefeld costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Krefeld is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Krefeld take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Cologne to Krefeld is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Krefeld is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Krefeld 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 Krefeld:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Krefeld Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Krefeld, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Krefeld by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Krefeld by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Krefeld with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Krefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Augsburg, Stadtbergen, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Krefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Krefeld to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Krefeld's cultural sites, parks, and local dining experiences, a stay of 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient.

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