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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Assen to Cologne?

The distance between Assen and Cologne is 313 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Assen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Assen to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Assen to Cologne train arrive?

Assen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Assen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Cologne is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Assen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbfIce
4h 29m
€58–143
Drive 280.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Assen to Cologne280.5 km
2h 40m
€50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Dortmund central bus station027
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Köln Hbf
7h 54m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
4h 42m
€145–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Station201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln HbfRe
5h 50m

Assen to Cologne by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Köln Hbf via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Stadthaus, and Dortmund Stadthaus in around 7h 54m.

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