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How to get fromCologne to Stadskanaalby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Arnhem

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    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
    5h 11m
    €48–103

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreefbus bus 312
    6h 42m

  3. Drive  263 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Stadskanaalcar car 263 km
    2h 21m
    €49–70

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
    5h 38m
    €66–132

  5. Train via Wesel

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
    6h 4m

Cologne to Stadskanaal by train and bus

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stadskanaal, Busstation via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 42m.

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