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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Purmerend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Cologne?

The distance between Purmerend and Cologne is 275 km. The road distance is 268.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Purmerend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Purmerend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Purmerend to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Purmerend to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purmerend to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Cologne is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Purmerend to Cologne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Purmerend 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 35m
€33–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 27m
€27–41
Drive 268.2 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Colognecar 268.2 km
2h 47m
€50–71
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 18m
€139–349
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 55m
€33–72

Purmerend to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 275.4 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Purmerend, 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 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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