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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Waterland is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Waterland is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Waterland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Waterland. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Velsen Zuid, Parkweg via Leverkusen and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Waterland?

The distance between Cologne and Waterland is 282 km. The road distance is 273.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Waterland without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cologne to Waterland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Waterland bus from?

Cologne to Waterland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Waterland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Waterland is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Waterland bus arrive?

Cologne to Waterland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Waterland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Waterland is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cologne to Waterland.

Where can I stay near Waterland?

There are 2663+ hotels available in Waterland.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Waterland 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 Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam SloterdijkIntercity / ...
3h 32m
€47–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
5h 55m
€19–50
Drive 273.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Waterland273.4 km
3h 1m
€49–71
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3h 30m
€116–332
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem CentraalRe
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
5h 1m
€51–111
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4h 57m
€122–373

Cologne to Waterland by train, bus, and foot

70Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.8 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Waterland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Waterland via Utrecht Centraal, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Velsen Zuid, Parkweg in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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