How to travel from Cologne to Eindhoven

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Eindhoven

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Eindhoven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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$54

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$18

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2h 45m

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3h 51m

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from Cologne to Eindhoven

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM2h35
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:35 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM4h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:00 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn10608 · 20070 · IC 3540
    9:25 AM2h16
    Cologne Hbf
    11:41 AMEindhoven station
    $611One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn10606 · 20068 · IC 3536
    8:25 AM2h16
    Cologne Hbf
    10:41 AMEindhoven station
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10908 · 18928 · 32536 · IC 2742
    9:47 AM2h46
    Cologne Hbf
    12:33 PMEindhoven station
    $751One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10906 · 18924 · 32532 · IC 2738
    8:47 AM2h46
    Cologne Hbf
    11:33 AMEindhoven station
    $751One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM3h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:00 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM3h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:55 PMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:10 AM2h35
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:45 AMEindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Eindhoven

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Eindhoven, 52,17% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Eindhoven and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Eindhoven

Travel to Eindhoven 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 Cologne to Eindhoven.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Eindhoven including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Eindhoven is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Eindhoven costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Eindhoven is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Cologne to Eindhoven is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Eindhoven is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

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