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

The cheapest way to get from IJmuiden to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from IJmuiden to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between IJmuiden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from IJmuiden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between IJmuiden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from IJmuiden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from IJmuiden to Cologne?

The distance between IJmuiden and Cologne is 283 km. The road distance is 273.4 km.

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

The best way to get from IJmuiden to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from IJmuiden to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the IJmuiden to Cologne bus from?

IJmuiden to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the IJmuiden to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from IJmuiden to Cologne?

The best way to get from IJmuiden to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the IJmuiden to Cologne bus arrive?

IJmuiden to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the IJmuiden to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from IJmuiden to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between IJmuiden to Cologne is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from IJmuiden to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Cologne.

IJmuiden to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 382 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from IJmuiden 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 58m
€37–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 21m
€29–49
Drive 273.4 km
1. Drive from IJmuiden to Colognecar 273.4 km
3h 3m
€49–71
Line 382 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 27m
€134–341
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 3m
€36–70

IJmuiden to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 283.2 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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