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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zaandam is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zaandam is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Zaandam via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zaandam?

The distance between Cologne and Zaandam is 270 km. The road distance is 266.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zaandam without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cologne to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zaandam train from?

Cologne to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zaandam is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Zaandam train arrive?

Cologne to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zaandam is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cologne to Zaandam.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Zaandam?

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Where can I stay near Zaandam?

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Cologne to Zaandam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Zaandam by train, bus, 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 via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zaandamtrain Intercity
3h 18m
€49–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
4h 20m
€16–32
Drive 266.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zaandamcar 266.4 km
2h 47m
€47–68
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
2h 54m
€197–429
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 27m
€43–136
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zaandamtrain
5h 21m
€53–66
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 18m
€200–436

Cologne to Zaandam by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.5 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zaandam via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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