What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Drachten?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Drachten is to train which costs €35 - €160 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Drachten?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Drachten is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Drachten?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Münster bus stop and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Drachten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Heerenveen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Cologne to Drachten?

The distance between Cologne and Drachten is 324 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Drachten without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Drachten without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €35 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cologne to Drachten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Drachten bus from?

Cologne to Drachten bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Drachten train from?

Cologne to Drachten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Drachten?

The best way to get from Cologne to Drachten is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Cologne to Drachten bus arrive?

Cologne to Drachten bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Drachten train arrive?

Cologne to Drachten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Drachten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Drachten is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cologne to Drachten.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Drachten?

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Drachten by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
4h 20m
€38–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 22m
Drive 303.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Drachtencar 303.7 km
3h 17m
€55–79
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
5h 47m
€153–373
Train via Wesel
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
2. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
5h 55m

Cologne to Drachten by train and bus

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Distance: 324.1 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 22m.

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