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Drenthe to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Drenthe and Cologne takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Drenthe 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.

4h 16m
Duration
313 km
Distance
€61
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain train
  2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
4h 31m
€33–99

Drenthe to Cologne train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Drenthe and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drenthe is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 313.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Drenthe, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Assen to Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 31m.

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