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

The cheapest way to get from Diemen to Cologne is to train which costs €28 - €65 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diemen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Diemen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Diemen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Diemen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Diemen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diemen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Diemen to Cologne?

The distance between Diemen and Cologne is 264 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Diemen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €28 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Diemen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diemen to Cologne bus from?

Diemen to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Diemen to Cologne train from?

Diemen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Diemen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Diemen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Diemen to Cologne bus arrive?

Diemen to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Diemen to Cologne train arrive?

Diemen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Diemen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Diemen to Cologne is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Diemen to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 22m
€29–61
Train via Venlo
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 38m
€28–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 22m
Drive 248.8 km
1. Drive from Diemen to Colognecar 248.8 km
2h 31m
€46–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 14m
€144–337

Diemen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 263.9 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Diemen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 22m.

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