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 41m.

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 41m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen central station and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Assen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Cologne bus from?

Assen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

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 23m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Assen to Cologne bus arrive?

Assen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

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 41m to drive from Assen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ 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 Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 23m
€57–144
Drive 280.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Assen to Colognecar 280.5 km
2h 41m
€50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 7m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 51m
€145–442
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 21m

Assen to Cologne by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.5 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 7m.

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