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

The cheapest way to get from Drenthe to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drenthe to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Drenthe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Drenthe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Drenthe to Cologne?

The distance between Drenthe and Cologne is 314 km. The road distance is 269 km.

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

The best way to get from Drenthe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Drenthe to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drenthe to Cologne train from?

Drenthe to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.

Where does the Drenthe to Cologne train arrive?

Drenthe to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Drenthe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Drenthe to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Drenthe to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

Drenthe to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Drenthe to Cologne by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 15m
€33–113
Drive 269 km
1. Drive from Assen to Colognecar 269 km
2h 59m
€48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 24m
€140–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 304
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 52m
€42–76

Drenthe to Cologne by train

147Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.5 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 15m.

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