42 miles (68 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$6 - $7 | |
Train • $6 (€5) • 44 min | |
Train • $6 (€5) • 44 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 42 miles (68 km) by bus or train between Heerlen and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Heerlen to Cologne.
How to get from Heerlen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Heerlen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Heerlen to Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
Heerlen to Cologne travel information with Deutsche Bahn:
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Heerlen to Cologne travel information with FlixBus:
There are 2 ways to get from Heerlen to Cologne: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Heerlen is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Heerlen to Cologne:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $7 (€6) from Heerlen to Cologne.
The quickest way to travel from Heerlen to Cologne is by train, which takes on average 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h of travel time.
The distance is approximately 42 miles (68 km) from Heerlen to Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Heerlen to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heerlen and Cologne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Heerlen to Cologne:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Heerlen to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Heerlen and Cologne.
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