There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Eemshaven by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Arnhem
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain
5h 35m€45–179Bus
- Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
8h 59mDrive 323.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Eemshavencar 323.7 km
3h 11m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Scheemda to Eemshaventrain Stoptrein RS4
7h 3m€83–280
Cologne to Eemshaven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Eemshaven is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Eemshaven is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Eemshaven. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Eemshaven, Emmahaven via Essen central train station, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Appingedam, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Eemshaven. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Eemshaven via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Cologne and Eemshaven is 386 km. The road distance is 323.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Eemshaven without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 5h 35m and costs €45 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cologne to Eemshaven, including transfers.
Cologne to Eemshaven bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.
Cologne to Eemshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Eemshaven is to train via Arnhem which takes 5h 35m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Eemshaven, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Eemshaven via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Groningen in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Eemshaven, Emmahaven via Südviertel, Essen, Essen central train station, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Appingedam, Busstation in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Groningen to Eemshaven
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €8–13
Train from Scheemda to Eemshaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €12–18
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Eemshaven bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.
Cologne to Eemshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Eemshaven is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cologne to Eemshaven.
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