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Compare train and bus for Roermond to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roermond to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł47, while a train costs an average of zł166.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł166 Average price | zł47 Average price Cheapest | zł81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Roermond to Cologne:
A bus is zł119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roermond to Cologne costing on average zł166.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around zł166 compared to roughly zł81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-84.97. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Roermond to Cologne
How to get from Roermond to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Roermond to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 PM3h20Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station)7:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)zł671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:45 PM3h20Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station)7:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)zł671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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FlixTrain7:40 PM2h15Roermond, Designer Outlet9:55 PMCologne Hbfzł1091One-way1 transfer
Other options
Bus 16018 · 20079 · 1062311:06 AM2h29Swalmen station1:35 PMCologne Hbfzł1621One-way2 transfers
Bus 16012 · 20073 · 106178:06 AM2h29Swalmen station10:35 AMCologne Hbfzł1621One-way2 transfers
Bus 16014 · 20075 · 106199:06 AM2h29Swalmen station11:35 AMCologne Hbfzł1621One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Roermond to Cologne:
A bus is zł119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roermond to Cologne costing on average zł166.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Roermond and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swalmen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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