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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zoetermeer is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zoetermeer is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Zoetermeer?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Zoetermeer station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and 's-Gravenhage, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zoetermeer?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zoetermeer. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Zoetermeer Oost via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zoetermeer?

The distance between Cologne and Zoetermeer is 263 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zoetermeer without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €29 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cologne to Zoetermeer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zoetermeer bus from?

Cologne to Zoetermeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zoetermeer train from?

Cologne to Zoetermeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Zoetermeer?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zoetermeer is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Zoetermeer bus arrive?

Cologne to Zoetermeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Cologne to Zoetermeer train arrive?

Cologne to Zoetermeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zoetermeer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zoetermeer is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cologne to Zoetermeer.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Zoetermeer?

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Where can I stay near Zoetermeer?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zoetermeer Oosttrain Sprinter
3h 41m
€29–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to The Haguebus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 53m
€22–36
Drive 259.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Zoetermeercar 259.2 km
2h 53m
€47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
3h 34m
€137–336
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Zoetermeer Oosttrain Sprinter
4h 13m
€40–156

Cologne to Zoetermeer by train

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Distance: 262.5 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zoetermeer Oost via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to The Hague 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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