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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to bus which costs €17 - €50 and takes 6h.

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 50m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Cologne to Volendam?

The distance between Cologne and Volendam is 284 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 14m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cologne to Volendam, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Volendam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 6h.

Can I drive from Cologne to Volendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Volendam is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cologne to Volendam.

Where can I stay near Volendam?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Volendam.

Cologne to Volendam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Volendam by train, bus, 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 14m
€40–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
6h
€17–49
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
3h 39m
€30–260
Drive 271.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Volendam271.9 km
2h 50m
€48–69
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 31m
€113–328

Cologne to Volendam by train and bus

55Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.5 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Volendam, 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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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