There are 5 ways to get from Delfzijl to Cologne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
5h 49m€70–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop027
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to LeverkusenN1327
9h 16m€23–58Drive 304.1 km
- Drive from Delfzijl to Cologne304.1 km
2h 47m€55–79Train via Cologne Hbf
- Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbfIce
5h 49m€70–168Train #2
- Take the train from Scheemda to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbf35
6h 18m€32–90
Delfzijl to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delfzijl to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €60 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Delfzijl to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Delfzijl to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Delfzijl, Botterlaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Groningen central station, Münster bus stop and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Delfzijl to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Delfzijl and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Groningen, Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Delfzijl and Cologne is 377 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Delfzijl to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Delfzijl to Cologne, including transfers.
Delfzijl to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Delfzijl to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Delfzijl to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Delfzijl, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Delfzijl to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Groningen, Zwolle, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Delfzijl, Botterlaan to Köln Heumarkt via Groningen, Hoofdstation, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 9h 16m.
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–26
- 1st Class
- €30–55
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
Train from Scheemda to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–24
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €22–25
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Münster bus stop to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Delfzijl to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Delfzijl to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delfzijl to Cologne is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Delfzijl to Cologne.
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