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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Purmerend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Cologne?

The distance between Purmerend and Cologne is 275 km. The road distance is 268.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Purmerend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Cologne bus from?

Purmerend to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Cologne train from?

Purmerend to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Purmerend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Purmerend to Cologne bus arrive?

Purmerend to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Purmerend to Cologne train arrive?

Purmerend to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Purmerend to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Cologne is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Purmerend to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Purmerend to Cologne?

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Purmerend to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 54m
€33–70
Train via Arnhem
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 30m
€32–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 32m
Drive 268.2 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Colognecar 268.2 km
2h 47m
€49–71
Fly, line 41 train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 26m
€131–334
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
4h 40m
€33–65

Purmerend to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.4 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 32m.

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