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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Cologne is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 12m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Köln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Cologne?

The distance between Zaandam and Cologne is 270 km. The road distance is 265.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Zaandam to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Zaandam to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Cologne is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Zaandam to Cologne.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Zaandam to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 33m
€49–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
5h 12m
€15–35
Drive 265.6 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Colognecar 265.6 km
2h 45m
€47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 16m
€119–334
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 50m
€44–146
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 37m
€40–140

Zaandam to Cologne by train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Köln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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