What is the cheapest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne is to train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

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

Is there a direct bus between Zaanse Schans and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaanse Schans to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Zaanse Schans and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zaanse Schans to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

The distance between Zaanse Schans and Cologne is 273 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.

How do I travel from Zaanse Schans to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaanse Schans to Cologne bus from?

Zaanse Schans to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Zaanse Schans to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zaanse Schans to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Zaanse Schans to Cologne bus arrive?

Zaanse Schans to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Zaanse Schans to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaanse Schans to Cologne is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Zaanse Schans to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Zaanse Schans to Cologne?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 34m
€31–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 33m
Drive 269.6 km
1. Drive from Zaanse Schans to Colognecar 269.6 km
2h 45m
€48–70
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 7m
€128–334
Train via Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 41m
€33–65

Zaanse Schans to Cologne by train

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Distance: 272.9 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Zaanse Schans, 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, you can take a bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 33m.

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