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

The cheapest way to get from Dokkum to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 16m.

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 30m and costs €55 - €90.

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 Heumarkt via Drachten, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Dokkum to Cologne?

The distance between Dokkum and Cologne is 360 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 which takes 6h 5m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Drachten station.

Train or bus from Dokkum to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dokkum to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Dokkum to Cologne bus arrive?

Dokkum to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Dokkum to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dokkum to Cologne is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Dokkum to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1741+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dokkum to Cologne 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 Leeuwarden to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
6h 5m
€65–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to LeverkusenN28 / ...
9h 16m
€33–83
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to ZwolleIntercity / ...
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Koeln HbfNj
7h 15m
€64–325
Drive 332.2 km
1. Drive from Dokkum to Cologne332.2 km
3h 30m
€59–86
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbfIce
6h 5m
€65–160
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 26m
€149–442

Dokkum to Cologne by bus and train

70Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.1 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Dokkum, Watertoren to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Leeuwarden, Zwolle, and Arnhem Centraal in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dokkum, Busstation to Köln Heumarkt via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 9h 16m.

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