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 €18 - €65 and takes 5h 58m.

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 - €70.

How far is it from Cologne to Volendam?

The distance between Cologne and Volendam is 280 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 €18 - €65 and takes 5h 58m.

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 1725+ hotels available in Volendam.

Cologne to Volendam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Volendam by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 14m
€40–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N28 / ...
5h 58m
€18–65
Drive 271.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Volendamcar 271.9 km
2h 51m
€48–70
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, 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 28m
€113–348
Train via Kleve
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5h 46m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 45m
€117–389

Cologne to Volendam by train and bus

66Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.7 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 3 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 €17–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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