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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Maastricht to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Maastricht to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Cologne:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Cologne costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Cologne by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
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