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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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €38 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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FAQs: Travel from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Cologne.
There are 2 ways to get from Maastricht to Cologne: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Maastricht is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Maastricht to Cologne:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Cologne costing on average $22 (€20).
The quickest way to travel between Maastricht and Cologne is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 1 h 41 min on average.
Cologne is approximately 55 miles (88 km) away from Maastricht.
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Cologne is:
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Maastricht to Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Maastricht to Cologne:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Maastricht to Cologne:
- You can go to Cologne from Maastricht by bus with FlixBus or Ourbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€8) with Ourbus from Maastricht to Cologne on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Cologne from Maastricht with Deutsche Bahn or Arriva NL, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Maastricht to Cologne tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Maastricht to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with FlixBus.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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