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Travel Information between Heerlen and Cologne

distanceDistance42 miles (68 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$6 - $7
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 44 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus 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.

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from Heerlen to Cologne

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

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

FlixBus
03:10PM1h40
Heerlen
04:50PMKöln, Flughafen
$71One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:10PM1h40
Heerlen
04:50PMKöln, Flughafen
$71One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
04:00AM1h00
Heerlen
05:00AMKöln, Flughafen
$81One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
02:25PM1h40
Heerlen
04:05PMKöln, Flughafen
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:40PM1h10
Heerlen
07:50PMKöln, Flughafen
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:45PM1h05
Heerlen
08:50PMKöln, Flughafen
$81One-way
0 transfers

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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:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 24 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day

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:

  • Average Duration: 44 min
  • Cheapest Price: $3

FAQs: Travel from Heerlen to Cologne

FAQs: 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 Heerlen to Cologne.
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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:

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Heerlen to Cologne:

      • You can take a bus from Heerlen to Cologne with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Heerlen to Cologne.
      • You can go to Cologne from Heerlen by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Heerlen to Cologne on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Heerlen to Cologne with the following travel companies:

      • Take a direct bus with.
      • Direct services by train with.

      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.

      Many of our customers traveling from Heerlen to Cologne don't make Cologne their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Cologne are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Cologne to any of these top destinations today!

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