There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Stadskanaal by train, bus, or car
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Train via Zwolle
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 Emmentrain
5h 7m€48–170Drive 264 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Stadskanaalcar 264 km
2h 30m€47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreefbus 312 / ...
6h 37mTrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain Intercity
6h 2m€49–99Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
6h 15m€77–270
Cologne to Stadskanaal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stadskanaal is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stadskanaal is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Stadskanaal. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef via Münster bus stop and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stadskanaal. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Emmen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Cologne and Stadskanaal is 343 km. The road distance is 264 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Stadskanaal without a car is to train via Zwolle which takes 5h 7m and costs €45 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Cologne to Stadskanaal, including transfers.
Cologne to Stadskanaal bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.
Cologne to Stadskanaal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Stadskanaal is to train via Zwolle which takes 5h 7m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 37m.
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 7m. 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 37m.
- 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
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- 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 Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zwolle to Emmen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- qbuzz.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://www.qbuzz.nl/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Stadskanaal bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.
Cologne to Stadskanaal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Stadskanaal is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cologne to Stadskanaal.
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