How to travel from Eindhoven to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 117 km

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€45

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€15

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2h 44m

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2h 14m

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3h 37m

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3h 7m

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from Eindhoven to Cologne

How to get from Eindhoven to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    5:00 PM2h40
    Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    5:00 PM2h40
    Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3533 · 20079 · 10623
    11:19 AM2h16
    Eindhoven station
    1:35 PMCologne Hbf
    421One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2725 · 20075 · 10619
    9:02 AM2h33
    Eindhoven station
    11:35 AMCologne Hbf
    421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2729 · 20077 · 10621
    10:02 AM2h33
    Eindhoven station
    12:35 PMCologne Hbf
    421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2733 · 20079 · 10623
    11:02 AM2h33
    Eindhoven station
    1:35 PMCologne Hbf
    421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 PM4h15
    Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    7:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM2h30
    Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    11:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM3h35
    Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    4:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Eindhoven and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Eindhoven to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Cologne:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Cologne costing on average €45.

The fastest way to travel from Eindhoven to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

The Eindhoven to Cologne distance is approximately 117 km.
The average frequency per day from Eindhoven to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Eindhoven to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Eindhoven to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Eindhoven to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Eindhoven to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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