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How to get fromMakkum to Cologneby bus, train, night train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstationbus390
    2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
    4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12trainIce
    5h 59m
    €64–149

  2. Drive 308.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makkum to Colognecar308.3 km
    3h 16m
    €55–80

  3. Bus, train, night train

    1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstationbus390
    2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain
    3. Take the night train from Deventer to Koeln HbfnighttrainNj
    7h 9m
    €63–314

  4. Bus, train via Cologne Hbf

    1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstationbus390
    2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
    4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbftrainIce
    5h 59m
    €64–149

  5. Bus, train via Utrecht

    1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstationbus390
    2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
    3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln HbftrainIce
    6h 38m
    €63–211

Makkum to Cologne by bus and train

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Makkum to Cologne. However, you can take the bus to Heerenveen, Busstation, walk to Heerenveen, take the train to Zwolle, take the train to Arnhem Centraal, then take the train to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Koeln Hbf via Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Deventer, and Deventer in around 7h 9m.

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