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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Roermond
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Roermond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Roermond:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Roermond costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Roermond take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.17 (€-18.94). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Roermond
How to get from Cologne to Roermond by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Roermond is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixTrain12:14 PM1h51Cologne Hbf2:05 PMRoermond, Designer Outlet$121One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain12:14 PM1h51Cologne Hbf2:05 PMRoermond, Designer Outlet$121One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain12:14 PM1h51Cologne Hbf2:05 PMRoermond, Designer Outlet$121One-way1 transfer
Other options
10614 · 20076 · Bus 1606612:25 PM2h29Cologne Hbf2:54 PMSwalmen station$431One-way2 transfers
10616 · 20078 · Bus 160681:25 PM2h29Cologne Hbf3:54 PMSwalmen station$431One-way2 transfers
10618 · 20080 · Bus 160702:25 PM2h29Cologne Hbf4:54 PMSwalmen station$431One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM3h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:05 PMRoermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Roermond:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Roermond costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Roermond take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Roermond as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Swalmen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Roermond by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Roermond by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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