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Compare train for Cologne to Swalmen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Swalmen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Swalmen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Swalmen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Swalmen:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Swalmen costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Swalmen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 10m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Swalmen:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Swalmen costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Swalmen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Swalmen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Swalmen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Swalmen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Swalmen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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