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 Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Almere?

The distance between Cologne and Almere is 286 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 .

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 NS Int, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Almere train arrive?

Cologne to Almere train services, operated by NS Int, arrive at Amsterdam 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 1434+ hotels available in Almere.

Cologne to Almere - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Almere by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 13m
Drive 239.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Almerecar 239.8 km
2h 37m
€43–61
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 23m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain
3h 23m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

35Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

NS Int operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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