How to travel from Gladbeck to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Gladbeck to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gladbeck to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 44 miles (72 km)

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€4

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€14

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1h 47m

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1h 17m

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1h 58m

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1h 28m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Gladbeck to Cologne

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

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

RheinRuhrBahn
05:39AM2h11
Gla West Bf
07:50AMCologne
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2 transfers

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RheinRuhrBahn
05:39AM2h11
Gla West Bf
07:50AMCologne
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2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Regional
05:21AM1h51
Gla West Bf
07:12AMCologne
$411One-way
2 transfers

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RheinRuhrBahn
06:39AM2h13
Gla West Bf
08:52AMCologne
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2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Regional
04:54AM2h11
Gla West Bf
07:05AMCologne
$311One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Regional
05:54AM2h11
Gla West Bf
08:05AMCologne
$311One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gladbeck to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Gladbeck to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gladbeck and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gladbeck to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gladbeck to Cologne costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Gladbeck to Cologne is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Gladbeck to Cologne is approximately 44 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from Gladbeck to Cologne is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gladbeck and Cologne 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 Gladbeck to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gladbeck West station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gladbeck to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RheinRuhrBahn to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gladbeck to Cologne:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Gladbeck to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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