Zaandam to Cologne Trains

Zaandam to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Cologne takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam 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
Duration: 269 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Every 4 hours
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3h 26m

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Zaandam to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zaandam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:55 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 7:23 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
5:55 PM → 9:25 PM
3h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 3:20 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 7:23 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:33 AM → 9:24 AM
8h 51m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:05 AM → 9:24 AM
8h 19m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:08 AM → 9:24 AM
9h 16m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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