There are 4 ways to get from Lemmer 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
best- Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 2m€38–103Bus
- Take the bus from Lemmer, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus
- Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
7h 51mDrive 268.5 km
- Drive from Lemmer to Colognecar 268.5 km
2h 40m€50–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Zwolle, Stationbus 71 / ...
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 53m€42–100
Lemmer to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lemmer to Cologne is to train which costs €35 - €110 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lemmer to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lemmer station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lemmer, Busstation and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen central station and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lemmer to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heerenveen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Lemmer and Cologne is 328 km. The road distance is 268.5 km.
The best way to get from Lemmer to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lemmer to Cologne, including transfers.
Lemmer to Cologne bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Lemmer, Busstation.
Lemmer to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerenveen station.
The best way to get from Lemmer to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Lemmer, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from Lemmer, Busstation to Koeln Hbf via Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Zwolle, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemmer, Busstation to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Heerenveen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Lemmer, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Zwolle, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- RRReis
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Lemmer to Cologne bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ.
Lemmer to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lemmer to Cologne is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Lemmer to Cologne.
There are 1847+ hotels available in Cologne.



















