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

The cheapest way to get from Schiedam to Cologne is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiedam to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Schiedam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiedam station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Schiedam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schiedam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiedam, Schiedam Nieuwland and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Schiedam to Cologne?

The distance between Schiedam and Cologne is 282 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiedam to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Schiedam to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiedam to Cologne bus from?

Schiedam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Schiedam to Cologne train from?

Schiedam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Schiedam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schiedam to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Schiedam to Cologne bus arrive?

Schiedam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Schiedam to Cologne train arrive?

Schiedam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Schiedam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiedam to Cologne is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Schiedam to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Schiedam to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Schiedam to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 17m
€32–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 39m
€27–44
Drive 249.6 km
1. Drive from Schiedam to Colognecar 249.6 km
2h 52m
€46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 34m
€134–340
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
5h 5m
€35–105
Train via Venlo #2
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
5h 14m
€38–83

Schiedam to Cologne by subway and train

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Distance: 281.9 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a subway from Schiedam, Schiedam Nieuwland to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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