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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zandvoort is to bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zandvoort is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zandvoort?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zandvoort. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Zandvoort aan Zee via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zandvoort?

The distance between Cologne and Zandvoort is 284 km. The road distance is 275.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zandvoort without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cologne to Zandvoort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zandvoort train from?

Cologne to Zandvoort train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Zandvoort?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zandvoort is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Zandvoort train arrive?

Cologne to Zandvoort train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zandvoort?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zandvoort is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cologne to Zandvoort.

Where can I stay near Zandvoort?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Zandvoort.

Cologne to Zandvoort - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Zandvoort 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 30m
€46–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
6h 27m
€21–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
3h 55m
€40–274
Drive 275.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zandvoort275.6 km
3h 8m
€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 35m
€117–338
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 56m
€123–416

Cologne to Zandvoort by train

68Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.9 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zandvoort, 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 €14–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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