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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Purmerend is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Purmerend is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Purmerend via Arnhem Centraal and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Purmerend?

The distance between Cologne and Purmerend is 281 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Purmerend without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Cologne to Purmerend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Purmerend train from?

Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Purmerend train arrive?

Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Purmerend?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Purmerend is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cologne to Purmerend.

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 2073+ hotels available in Purmerend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Purmerend 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 Amsterdam CentraalIce / ...
3h 8m
€40–140
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
3h 33m
€30–260
Drive 268.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Purmerend268.8 km
2h 48m
€47–68
Train, fly
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
3h 32m
€116–336
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam SloterdijkIntercity
3h 47m
€53–117

Cologne to Purmerend by train and bus

55Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.7 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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