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

The cheapest way to get from Zoetermeer to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Zoetermeer and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zoetermeer station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station and arriving at Köln via The Hague and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Zoetermeer and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer Oost and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Zoetermeer to Cologne?

The distance between Zoetermeer and Cologne is 266 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €29 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Zoetermeer to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Cologne bus from?

Zoetermeer to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Cologne train from?

Zoetermeer to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zoetermeer Oost station.

Train or bus from Zoetermeer to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €29 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zoetermeer to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zoetermeer to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zoetermeer to Cologne is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Zoetermeer to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer Oost to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 54m
€29–95
Train via Utrecht
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer Oost to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 33m
€28–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 27m
€31–54
Drive 257.9 km
1. Drive from Zoetermeer to Colognecar 257.9 km
2h 52m
€48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 50m
€152–365
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer Oost to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
5h 13m
€31–83

Zoetermeer to Cologne by train

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Distance: 266.2 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Zoetermeer Oost to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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