There are 5 ways to get from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
- Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 28m€19–52Bus
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Airport to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 841
3h 35m€23–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Eindhoven (EIN) to Cologne148.4 km
1h 34mDrive 148.4 km
- Drive from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Colognecar 148.4 km
1h 34m€28–40Train via Venlo
- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
- Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 43m€19–36
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne is to train via Venlo which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Airport and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Centraal and arriving at Köln Hbf via Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and Cologne is 147 km. The road distance is 148.4 km.
The best way to get from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €19 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne, including transfers.
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eindhoven Airport station.
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven Centraal station.
The best way to get from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €19 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Eindhoven Airport (EIN), Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from Eindhoven, Airport to Köln Hbf via Eindhoven, Station, Eindhoven Centraal, and Venlo in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Airport to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Venlo to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Eindhoven Airport to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Eindhoven (EIN) to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cologne.
There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.