Venlo to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (RE,RB,ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Venlo to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 10 Jul

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

1 h 39 m

Average duration

1 h 56 m

Trains per day

Distance

73 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venlo to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Venlo to Cologne will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

To travel from Venlo to Cologne you need to make at least one change.

Bus RE13 · RB 10617

08:561h39

Venlo station

10:35Cologne Hbf

£251One-way

1 change

Bus RE13 · RB 10619

09:561h39

Venlo station

11:35Cologne Hbf

£251One-way

1 change

FlixBus+

FlixTrain

11:352h10

Venlo, Centraal Station

13:45Cologne Hbf

£291One-way

1 change

32227 · Bus RE13 · RB 10619

09:282h07

Blerick

11:35Cologne Hbf

£321One-way

2 changes

32223 · Bus RE13 · RB 10617

08:282h07

Blerick

10:35Cologne Hbf

£321One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Venlo to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 73 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£19 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Venlo to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 10 July

Last updated at 15:37

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
32221 · Bus RE13+VIA63876+RE 17412	On time 05:58 Blerick	2h20	08:18 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
Bus RE13+VIA63876+RE 17412	On time 06:08 Venlo station	2h10	08:18 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
32223 · Bus RE13 · RB 10617	On time 06:28 Blerick	2h07	08:35 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
Bus RE13 · RB 10617	On time 06:56 Venlo station	1h39	08:35 Cologne Hbf	1 change
32225 · Bus RE13+VIA63878+RE 17414	On time 06:58 Blerick	2h20	09:18 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
Bus RE13+VIA63878+RE 17414	On time 07:08 Venlo station	2h10	09:18 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
32227 · Bus RE13 · RB 10619	On time 07:28 Blerick	2h07	09:35 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
Bus RE13 · RB 10619	On time 07:56 Venlo station	1h39	09:35 Cologne Hbf	1 change
32229 · Bus RE13+VIA63880+RE 17416	On time 07:58 Blerick	2h20	10:18 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
Bus RE13+VIA63880+RE 17416	On time 08:08 Venlo station	2h10	10:18 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
FlixBus+FlixTrain	09:35 Venlo, Centraal Station	2h10	11:45 Cologne Hbf	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Venlo to Cologne

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Trains from Venlo to Cologne run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

73 km

Average train duration

1h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 23m

First train

00:03

Last train

23:05

Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Venlo to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Venlo and Cologne from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Venlo to Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Venlo to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Venlo to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Venlo 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 Venlo to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Venlo to Cologne can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Venlo to Cologne is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Venlo and Cologne is on average 1 h 30 min for the 45 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Cologne from Venlo by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Venlo to Cologne leaves at 00: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Venlo to Cologne leaves at 23: 03.

There are 13 trains a day from Venlo to Cologne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Venlo to Cologne train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Venlo to Cologne to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 03.

A day trip to Cologne from Venlo is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Venlo to Cologne by train is October.

You have options as you can travel from Venlo to Cologne 2 different ways: coach or train.