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

The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Cologne is to train which costs €25 - €85 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zwolle and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Zwolle to Cologne?

The distance between Zwolle and Cologne is 237 km. The road distance is 226.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwolle to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €25 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Zwolle to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Cologne bus from?

Zwolle to Cologne bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Zwolle to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zwolle to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €25 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Zwolle to Cologne bus arrive?

Zwolle to Cologne bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.

Where does the Zwolle to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zwolle to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Cologne is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Zwolle to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Zwolle to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 33m
€25–80
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station - G to Arnhem, Centraal Station - Hbus 302
3. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus
4. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
5h 40m
Drive 226.7 km
1. Drive from Zwolle to Colognecar 226.7 km
2h 12m
€42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 56m
€157–377
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 33m
€25–80

Zwolle to Cologne by train

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Distance: 236.8 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zwolle to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, Arnhem Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 40m.

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