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

The cheapest way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Stadskanaal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stadskanaal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen central station and Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Stadskanaal and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stadskanaal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Emmen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Stadskanaal to Cologne?

The distance between Stadskanaal and Cologne is 346 km. The road distance is 262.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne without a car is to train via Zwolle which takes 5h 40m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stadskanaal to Cologne bus from?

Stadskanaal to Cologne bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef station.

Where do I catch the Stadskanaal to Cologne train from?

Stadskanaal to Cologne train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Emmen station.

Train or bus from Stadskanaal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne is to train via Zwolle which takes 5h 40m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Stadskanaal to Cologne bus arrive?

Stadskanaal to Cologne bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ.

Where does the Stadskanaal to Cologne train arrive?

Stadskanaal to Cologne train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Stadskanaal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stadskanaal to Cologne is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Stadskanaal to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stadskanaal to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Zwolle
best
1. Take the train from Emmen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 40m
€49–175
Drive 262.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stadskanaal to Colognecar 262.3 km
2h 17m
€47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 312 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus
3. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
7h 21m
Train
1. Take the train from Assen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 1m
€49–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus 72079 / ...
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbftrain 35
6h 43m
€75–277

Stadskanaal to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 345.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Stadskanaal, Busstation to Koeln Hbf via Emmen, Station uitstaphalte, Emmen, Zwolle, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, Groningen central station, Münster bus stop, and Münster-Mitte in around 7h 21m.

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