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

The cheapest way to get from Drachten to Cologne is to train which costs €35 - €170 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drachten to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Drachten and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Drachten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen central station and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Drachten and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Drachten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heerenveen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Drachten to Cologne?

The distance between Drachten and Cologne is 324 km. The road distance is 302.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Drachten to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €35 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Drachten to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drachten to Cologne bus from?

Drachten to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Drachten to Cologne train from?

Drachten to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerenveen station.

Train or bus from Drachten to Cologne?

The best way to get from Drachten to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Drachten to Cologne bus arrive?

Drachten to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Drachten to Cologne train arrive?

Drachten to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Drachten to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Drachten to Cologne is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Drachten to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 46m
€39–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 12m
Drive 302.6 km
1. Drive from Drachten to Colognecar 302.6 km
3h 14m
€54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
5h 37m
€151–376
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drachten, Ringweg to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 20
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 35m
€40–171

Drachten to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 323.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Koeln Hbf via Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Zwolle, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 12m.

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