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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Almere is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Almere is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Almere?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Almere. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Almere Centrum via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Almere?

The distance between Cologne and Almere is 263 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Almere without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Cologne to Almere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Almere train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Almere?

The best way to get from Cologne to Almere is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Almere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Almere?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Almere is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cologne to Almere.

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

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Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Almere.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Almere by train, bus, 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 Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
3h 13m
€28–107
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
3h 55m
€26–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 45m
Drive 239.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Almerecar 239.8 km
2h 37m
€42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 21m
€135–339

Cologne to Almere by train

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Distance: 262.6 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Almere Centrum via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Almere Centrum via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal Station, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 4h 45m.

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