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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Purmerend is to train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 3h 8m.

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 - €75.

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-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Essen Hbf and Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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 Amsterdam Centraal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Purmerend?

The distance between Cologne and Purmerend is 276 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 €30 - €65.

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 bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Purmerend train from?

Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 8m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Purmerend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Purmerend train arrive?

Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Purmerend?

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Cologne to Purmerend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 train

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There are 5 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 8m
€33–61
Train via Arnhem
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zaandamtrain Intercity
3h 50m
€30–85
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 40m
Drive 268.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Purmerendcar 268.8 km
2h 49m
€50–72
Line 41 train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 29m
€131–332

Cologne to Purmerend by train and bus

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Distance: 275.9 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 €28–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal Station, and Amsterdam, Centraal Station in around 4h 40m.

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