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Zaandam, Netherlands → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zaandam to Cologne

Composite routes from Zaandam to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 42 min
Car
264 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 45m
Twice daily
$22.83–$32.61
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
KLM
Website
KLM
Website
46 min
Every day
$184.78–$815.22
Train operators
Found: 6
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
NS
Website
1h 20m
Hourly
$15.22–$38.04
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$27.17–$59.78
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 41m
Every 4 hours
$39.13–$44.57
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
3h 15m
Once daily
$40.22–$173.91
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
National Express
Website
40 min
Every 30 minutes
$10.87–$16.30
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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 $28.26 - $47.83 and takes 5h 53m.

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 42m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

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 Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Cologne?

The distance between Zaandam and Cologne is 269 km. The road distance is 268.7 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 52m and costs $35.87 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 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 52m and costs $35.87 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $47.83 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Zaandam to Cologne train arrive?

Zaandam to Cologne train services, operated by NS, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Zaandam to Cologne.

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

Book your Zaandam to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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