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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Roermond to Cologne:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roermond to Cologne costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
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, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:45 PM3h20Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station)7:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
32234 · 20077 · 1062110:39 AM1h56Swalmen station12:35 PMCologne Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
Other options
32230 · 20075 · 106199:39 AM1h56Swalmen station11:35 AMCologne Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
32226 · 20073 · 106178:39 AM1h56Swalmen station10:35 AMCologne Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
32223 · IC 3923 · 18923 · 109138:50 AM2h21Swalmen station11:11 AMCologne Hbf$531One-way3 transfers
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FlixTrain5:25 PM3h31Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station)8:56 PMCologne Hbf$131One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain5:15 PM3h41Roermond, Designer Outlet8:56 PMCologne Hbf$131One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain10:25 AM3h16Roermond, Godsweerdersingel (Station)1:41 PMCologne Hbf$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Roermond to Cologne:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roermond to Cologne costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- 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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