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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Volendam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Volendam, Volendam Centrum via Essen Hbf and Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Volendam?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Volendam?

The distance between Cologne and Volendam is 276 km. The road distance is 271.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Volendam without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cologne to Volendam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Volendam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Volendam train from?

Cologne to Volendam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Volendam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Cologne to Volendam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Volendam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Volendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Volendam is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cologne to Volendam.

Where can I stay near Volendam?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Volendam.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Volendam by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 43m
€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 47m
Drive 271.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Volendamcar 271.9 km
2h 51m
€50–71
Train, fly, line 316 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Volendam, Volendam Centrumbus
3h 35m
€145–363
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Drf
4h 51m

Cologne to Volendam by train and bus

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Distance: 275.8 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Volendam, 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 Volendam, Volendam Centrum via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal Station, and Amsterdam, Centraal Station in around 4h 47m.

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