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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 $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Roermond to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Roermond to Cologne:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roermond to Cologne costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23. The journey takes 1h 50m 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.
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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.

1:45 PM 3h20 Roermond 5:05 PM Cologne $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:45 PM 3h20 Roermond 5:05 PM Cologne $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:45 PM 3h20 Roermond 5:05 PM Cologne $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 PM 5h30 Roermond 10:20 PM Cologne $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:20 AM 5h10 Roermond 1:30 PM Cologne $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:15 PM 5h05 Roermond 10:20 PM Cologne $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Roermond to Cologne:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roermond to Cologne costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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