The average train between Cologne and Zaanse Schans takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zaanse Schans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Zaanse Schans. 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 Zaanse Schans at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Cologne to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Zaanse Schans is 225.7 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 3h 8m.