Zaandam to Cologne Trains

Zaandam to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Cologne takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam to Cologne. 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 25m
Duration: 269 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Zaandam to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zaandam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:38 PM → 5:11 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 7:11 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 7:11 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:05 AM → 9:11 AM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 3:11 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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