How to travel from Krefeld to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Krefeld to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Krefeld to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$34

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$7

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$11

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1h 21m

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51m

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1h 29m

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59m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Krefeld to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Cologne costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Krefeld to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Krefeld and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Krefeld to Cologne among Omio's users.

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from Krefeld to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM1h25
    Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB)
    1:50 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM1h25
    Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB)
    1:50 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn17410
    8:35 AM0h43
    Krefeld Hbf
    9:18 AMCologne Hbf
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn10314 · IC 2007
    8:59 AM1h15
    Krefeld Hbf
    10:14 AMCologne Hbf
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn10317 · ICE 1253
    8:00 AM1h05
    Krefeld Hbf
    9:05 AMCologne Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn10119 · ICE 515
    8:42 AM1h06
    Krefeld Hbf
    9:48 AMCologne Hbf
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Krefeld 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 Krefeld to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Krefeld and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Krefeld to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Cologne costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Krefeld to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

The distance from Krefeld to Cologne is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Krefeld to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Krefeld 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 Krefeld to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Krefeld Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Krefeld to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RheinRuhrBahn to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Krefeld to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Krefeld 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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