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

The cheapest way to get from Volendam to Cologne is to train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 2m.

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 €50 - €75.

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.

Is there a direct train between Volendam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Volendam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Volendam to Cologne?

The distance between Volendam and Cologne is 279 km. The road distance is 271.5 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 which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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.

Where do I catch the Volendam to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Volendam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Volendam to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €65. 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.

Where does the Volendam to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Volendam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Volendam to Cologne is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Volendam to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Volendam to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 2m
€34–61
Train via Utrecht
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 40m
€33–95
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 271.5 km
1. Drive from Volendam to Colognecar 271.5 km
2h 49m
€50–73
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 30m
€142–355

Volendam to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 278.6 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 38m. 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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