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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to bus which costs €16 - €45 and takes 6h 27m.

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 46m 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 Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

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 Purmerend and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zaandam and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Cologne?

The distance between Purmerend and Cologne is 279 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 via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 4h 2m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Purmerend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to train via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 4h 2m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €45 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Purmerend to Cologne bus arrive?

Purmerend to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Purmerend to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purmerend to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Cologne is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Purmerend to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Cologne.

Purmerend to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Purmerend 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 via Amsterdam Centraal
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln HbfIce
4h 2m
€40–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to LeverkusenN28 / ...
6h 27m
€16–45
Night train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln HbfNj
3h 58m
€30–260
Drive 268.2 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Cologne268.2 km
2h 46m
€48–70
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln HbfIce
4h 3m
€40–140
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Utrecht CentraalIntercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln HbfIce / ...
4h 16m
€45–139
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3h 18m
€121–332

Purmerend to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 279 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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