There are 5 ways to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbftrain 35
5h 45m€64–138Line 73 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Stadskanaal, Busstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 73 / ...
- Take the train from Emmen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 57m€48–110Bus
- Take the bus from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 312
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus
- Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
7h 23mDrive 262.3 km
- Drive from Stadskanaal to Colognecar 262.3 km
2h 17m€49–70Train via Arnhem
- Take the train from Emmen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 10m
Stadskanaal to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €45 - €70.
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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Stadskanaal to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Winschoten and arriving at Köln Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Stadskanaal and Cologne is 370 km. The road distance is 262.3 km.
The best way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne, including transfers.
Stadskanaal to Cologne bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef station.
Stadskanaal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The best way to get from Stadskanaal to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Stadskanaal, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 3h 22m. 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 23m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €39
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Stadskanaal, Busstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
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Booking & Getting There
Stadskanaal to Cologne bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ.
Stadskanaal to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stadskanaal to Cologne is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Stadskanaal to Cologne.
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