Zaandam to Cologne Trains

Zaandam to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Cologne takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.

3h 56m
Duration: 269 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Zaandam to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zaandam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:08 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:21 AM → 9:11 AM
7h 50m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
2:08 PM → 5:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 11:11 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:05 AM → 9:11 AM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 7:20 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

1:05 AM → 9:05 AM
8h • 1 change
7:38 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:33 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 32m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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