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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alkmaar is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alkmaar via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alkmaar?

The distance between Cologne and Alkmaar is 299 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cologne to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alkmaar train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Alkmaar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alkmaar is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cologne to Alkmaar.

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

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Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2304+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

Cologne to Alkmaar - 5 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Alkmaar by train, night train, 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 Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to AlkmaarIntercity
3h 41m
€52–110
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to AlkmaarIntercity / ...
3h 52m
€42–282
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alkmaar293.4 km
3h 6m
€52–75
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
3h 26m
€119–344
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4h 47m
€130–387

Cologne to Alkmaar by train

131Weekly Trains

3h 41mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 298.7 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alkmaar via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 41m.

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