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

The cheapest way to get from Volendam to Cologne is to train via Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade which costs €30 - €75 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volendam to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Volendam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Volendam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Volendam, Volendam Centrum and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Volendam to Cologne?

The distance between Volendam and Cologne is 279 km. The road distance is 271.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Volendam to Cologne without a car is to train via Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade which takes 3h 58m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Volendam to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volendam to Cologne bus from?

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

Train or bus from Volendam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Volendam to Cologne is to train via Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade which takes 3h 58m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Volendam to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Volendam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Volendam to Cologne is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Volendam to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Cologne.

Volendam to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 316 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Volendam to Cologne by train, bus, 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, Prins Hendrikkade
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 58m
€34–71
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 46m
€33–71
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 38m
Drive 271.4 km
1. Drive from Volendam to Colognecar 271.4 km
2h 49m
€48–70
Line 316 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Volendam, Volendam Centrum to Amsterdam, Centraal Stationbus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 38m
€132–346

Volendam to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.6 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Volendam, 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 Volendam, Volendam Centrum to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 38m.

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