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 59m.

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 59m 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 5m.

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 34m.

How far is it from Assen to Cologne?

The distance between Assen and Cologne is 314 km. The road distance is 269 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 34m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 34m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

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 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Assen to Cologne.

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

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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

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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 Ice
4h 34m
€34–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 5m
Drive 269 km
1. Drive from Assen to Colognecar 269 km
2h 59m
€49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 38m
€156–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 304
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 2m

Assen to Cologne by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.5 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. 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 5m.

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