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How to get from Köln to Kleve by bus and train?

From Köln to Kleve by bus and train

To get from Köln to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Bonn Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the X27 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Kleve Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.

299min
Bus - 117117
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Kleve
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Bonn Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bonn Hbf
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bonn Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    109 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kleve Bahnhof
    73 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kleve
    Walk to
    Kleve
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Köln to Kleve by bus, light rail and train

To get from Köln to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the X27 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Kleve Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Kleve
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Haus Vorst
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kleve Bahnhof
    73 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kleve
    Walk to
    Kleve
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Kleve

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kleve, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 205.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 299 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Kleve by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Köln

Köln is located at Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Zündorf.

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln An St. Marien

Public transit stations close to Kleve, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Kleve is located at Kleve, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Kleve Koekkoek-Platz.

Bus stations close to Kleve:

  • Kleve Koekkoek-Platz
  • Kleve Wasserstraße
  • Kleve Stadtinformation

From Köln to Kleve by bus, light rail and train

To get from Köln to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the X27 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Kleve Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Kleve
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Haus Vorst
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kleve Bahnhof
    73 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kleve
    Walk to
    Kleve
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Kleve?

    The fastest way takes 299 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line X27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Kleve?

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line X27.

  • Is there a direct bus between Köln and Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Köln to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 117 bus line goes from Bonn Hbf station near Köln to Bonn Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bonn Hbf station near Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Köln and Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 4 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Köln to get to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Bonn Hbf stop near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Köln and Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Bonn Hbf stop, which is closest to Kleve in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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