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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Purmerend is to bus and line 103 bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 16m.

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 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Purmerend, Waterlandplein via Düsseldorf central bus station and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Purmerend?

The distance between Cologne and Purmerend is 272 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 36m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cologne to Purmerend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Purmerend bus from?

Cologne to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Purmerend?

The best way to get from Cologne to Purmerend is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 103 bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Purmerend bus arrive?

Cologne to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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 49m to drive from Cologne to Purmerend.

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 1170+ hotels available in Purmerend.

Cologne to Purmerend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 103 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Purmerend by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 36m
€32–70
Bus, line 103 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Purmerend, Waterlandpleinbus 103
5h 16m
€21–33
Drive 268.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Purmerendcar 268.8 km
2h 49m
€48–70
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 26m
€124–306
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Intercity / ...
3h 48m
€29–98
Train via Arnhem #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
5h 28m

Cologne to Purmerend by train and bus

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3h 36mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.1 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Purmerend, Waterlandplein via Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk in around 5h 16m.

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