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 Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Cologne?

The distance between Zaandam and Cologne is 269 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 which takes 3h 50m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Zaandam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €40 - €150. 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 Koeln Hbf 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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1780+ hotels available in Cologne.

Zaandam to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam 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
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 50m
€44–146
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
€47–68
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
€119–344
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 22m
€40–146

Zaandam to Cologne by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. 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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