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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Edam is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Edam is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Edam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Edam. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Edam, Weerenstraat via Essen Hbf and Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Edam?

The distance between Cologne and Edam is 276 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Edam without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cologne to Edam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Edam bus from?

Cologne to Edam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Edam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Edam is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Edam bus arrive?

Cologne to Edam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Edam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Edam is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cologne to Edam.

Where can I stay near Edam?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Edam.

Cologne to Edam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 316 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Edam 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 Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 42m
€34–67
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 50m
Drive 272.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Edamcar 272.7 km
2h 52m
€50–71
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, line 316 bus
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
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Edam, Watermolenbus
3h 28m
€149–365
Train via Edam, Weerenstraat
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Drf
4h 54m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
5h 7m
€167–452

Cologne to Edam by train and bus

69Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.1 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–65 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Edam, Weerenstraat via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal Station, and Amsterdam, Centraal Station in around 4h 50m.

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