What is the cheapest way to get from Almere to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Almere to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almere to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Almere to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Almere and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Almere to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Almere Stad, Hortus and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Muiden, Muiden P+R, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Almere and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Almere to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Almere Centrum and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Almere to Cologne?

The distance between Almere and Cologne is 262 km. The road distance is 239.3 km.

How do I travel from Almere to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Almere to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €27 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Almere to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Almere to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almere to Cologne bus from?

Almere to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Almere to Cologne train from?

Almere to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.

Train or bus from Almere to Cologne?

The best way to get from Almere to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Almere to Cologne bus arrive?

Almere to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Almere to Cologne train arrive?

Almere to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Almere to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Almere to Cologne is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Almere to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Almere to Cologne?

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Almere to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Almere to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 53m
€28–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
7h 12m
€26–44
Drive 239.3 km
1. Drive from Almere to Colognecar 239.3 km
2h 35m
€43–61
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 24m
€132–330
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 37m
€28–66

Almere to Cologne by train

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Distance: 262.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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