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

The cheapest way to get from Drenthe to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drenthe to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Drenthe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Drenthe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Assen, Rolderstraat and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen central station and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Drenthe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Drenthe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Drenthe to Cologne?

The distance between Drenthe and Cologne is 314 km. The road distance is 269 km.

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

The best way to get from Drenthe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Drenthe to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drenthe to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Drenthe to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Drenthe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Drenthe to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Drenthe to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Drenthe to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Drenthe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Drenthe to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Drenthe to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 34m
€33–99
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 28m
Drive 269 km
1. Drive from Assen to Colognecar 269 km
2h 59m
€50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 16m
€160–381
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 38m
€33–99

Drenthe to Cologne by train

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Distance: 313.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Rolderstraat to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte ZZ, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 28m.

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