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Compare train and bus for Nordhorn to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nordhorn to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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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The best way to travel from Nordhorn to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Nordhorn 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 Nordhorn to Cologne.

You can get between Nordhorn and Cologne 1 different ways: train.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Nordhorn is by taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Nordhorn to Cologne:
A train is () less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Nordhorn to Cologne costing on average ().
The fastest way from Nordhorn to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
You should expect to travel around 103 miles (166 km) between Nordhorn and Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Nordhorn to Cologne is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 13 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nordhorn and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nordhorn to Cologne:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nordhorn to Cologne:
- You can take a bus from Nordhorn to Cologne with.
- You can travel by train to Cologne from Nordhorn with Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG.
Yes, there are direct routes from Nordhorn to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by 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 route.
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