Travel Guide: Almere To Cologne, Germany's Gem

There are several ways to get from Almere to Cologne, Germany. The best way to get from Almere to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 50m.

Train

The train from Almere to Cologne takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs from Almere Centrum. Trains run hourly.

Bus

The bus from Cologne to Almere takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Drive

The drive from Almere to Cologne is 157.2 miles (253 km). It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Almere to Cologne.

Fly

The quickest flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol takes 1h.

The train from Almere to Cologne takes around 5 hours and 4 minutes, with 35 trains running per day

The distance between Almere and Cologne is around 124 miles (200 km).

The first train from Almere to Cologne leaves at 00:28, and the last train leaves at 23:51.

The fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours

The average journey time by train from Almere Centrum to Cologne, Germany is 5 hours and 4 minutes, with around 35 trains per day running along the 124-mile (200 km) route between these two destinations. The fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours though.

The train is a good option if you want to save money and you're not in a hurry as tickets can start from as little as $63.81 when you book in advance.

If you're looking for a quicker option, you could consider driving. The direct drive from Almere to Cologne is 159 miles (256 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hours 28 minutes in normal traffic.

You could also take a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dusseldorf and then take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf. However, this option will take you longer than driving and is more expensive.

You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey

To get from Almere to Cologne, you'll need to make two changes during the journey. The first change is at Utrecht Centraal, where you'll board the ICE train to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. The second change is at Koeln Hbf, where you'll board the ICE train to Cologne. The total journey time is around 3 hours and 12 minutes.

The cheapest tickets start from $63.81 when you book in advance

The cheapest tickets from Almere to Cologne start from $63.81 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.

The distance between the two cities is around 124 miles (200 km)

The distance between Almere in the Netherlands and Cologne in Germany is approximately 124 miles (200 km) as the crow flies. The road distance is a little longer, with estimates ranging from 156 to 163 miles.

Given this distance, there are several ways to travel between the two cities. One option is to drive, which takes around 2 hours 32 minutes, depending on traffic. This is the fastest way to get to Cologne. Alternatively, you can take a bus, which takes longer at 5 hours 45 minutes, but is the cheapest option, with tickets costing between $35 and $60.

If you prefer to travel by train, there is no direct service, but you can take a train from Almere Centrum to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 with transfers in Utrecht Centraal. This journey will take around 3 hours 50 minutes and costs between $35 and $90.

Finally, you could also fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dusseldorf and then take a train to Cologne, although this option may be more expensive and could involve additional travel time.

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