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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zeist is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zeist is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Zeist?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Zeist. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Zeist, Steynlaan via Duisburg central train station and Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zeist?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zeist. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Driebergen-Zeist via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zeist?

The distance between Cologne and Zeist is 207 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zeist without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cologne to Zeist, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zeist bus from?

Cologne to Zeist bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zeist train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Zeist?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zeist is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 73 bus, which costs and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Zeist bus arrive?

Cologne to Zeist bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Zeist train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Zeist?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zeist is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cologne to Zeist.

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

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Where can I stay near Zeist?

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Cologne to Zeist - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 73 bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Driebergen-ZeistIntercity
2h 23m
€35–108
Bus, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburg
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum068
3. Take the bus from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn to Zeist, Steynlaan73
4h 27m
Drive 214.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zeist214.8 km
2h 6m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
4h 8m
€121–362
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2h 34m
€37–118

Cologne to Zeist by train

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Distance: 207.3 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Driebergen-Zeist via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Zeist, Steynlaan via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg, Duisburg central train station, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum, and Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn in around 4h 27m.

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