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

The cheapest way to get from Dokkum to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dokkum to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Dokkum and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dokkum station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dokkum, Busstation and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Groningen central station and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Dokkum to Cologne?

The distance between Dokkum and Cologne is 361 km. The road distance is 332.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dokkum to Cologne without a car is to train via Zwolle which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Dokkum to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dokkum to Cologne bus from?

Dokkum to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Train or bus from Dokkum to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dokkum to Cologne is to train via Zwolle which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Dokkum to Cologne bus arrive?

Dokkum to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Can I drive from Dokkum to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dokkum to Cologne is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Dokkum to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dokkum to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Zwolle
best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
5h 40m
€67–163
Drive 332.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dokkum to Colognecar 332.2 km
3h 32m
€59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 27m
€70–162
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h
€69–161

Dokkum to Cologne by bus and train

141Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Dokkum, Watertoren to Köln Hbf via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Leeuwarden, Zwolle, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dokkum, Busstation to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 56m.

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