Cologne to Zaandam Trains

Cologne to Zaandam trains

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The average train between Cologne and Zaandam takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m

Duration

273 km

Distance

€38

Average price

5 times a day

Frequency

Cologne to Zaandam train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:49 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
3h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:51 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:49 PM → 1:21 AM
Arrives next day
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Phone: +31 30 751 5155
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal

Ave. Duration: 2h 40m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €28–60
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal

Ave. Duration: 1h 37m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €17–40
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zaandam

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €11–24
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal

Ave. Duration: 2h 34m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: €24–50
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Utrecht Centraal to Zaandam

Ave. Duration: 43 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: €5–12
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

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