The average train between Alkmaar and Cologne takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Alkmaar and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Cologne station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Alkmaar to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Alkmaar to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Alkmaar and Cologne is 242 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Köln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 56m.