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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs €22 - €90 and takes 5h 18m.

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.

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 44m.

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 12m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m 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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Volendam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Volendam is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Volendam bus arrive?

Cologne to Volendam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen 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 1743+ hotels available in Volendam.

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

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

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 12m
€40–140
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
5h 18m
€22–87
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 44m
Drive 271.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Volendamcar 271.9 km
2h 51m
€48–69
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 31m
€45–106

Cologne to Volendam by train and bus

51Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.7 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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, 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 44m.

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