4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Zandvoort
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Zandvoort is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Zandvoort will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 23 buses that leave Cologne for Zandvoort on Thu, May 14, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus3:40 PM4h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:55 PM4h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM4h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$261One-way0 transfers
2:30 PM8h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:15 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade$301One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:20 PM5h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 PM3h40Leverkusen, Bf Mitte3:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$791One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 AM3h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM3h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)3:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$701One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 AM3h55Leverkusen, Bf Mitte10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$901One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM4h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Zandvoort
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Zandvoort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $552 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Zandvoort:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Zandvoort costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $526 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Zandvoort costing on average $552 (€442).
Other travel options to Zandvoort take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€20) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€31). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cologne to Zandvoort Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Cologne to Zandvoort bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Zandvoort buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h55 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h51 | 5:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h31 | 4:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 3h40 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 5h25 | 6:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 3:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h09 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h56 | 9:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h01 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h50 | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h15 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U) | 4h30 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:05 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 3h55 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h10 | 12:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h00 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h16 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h26 | 12:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h05 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Zandvoort
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Buses from Cologne to Zandvoort run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Cologne to ZandvoortYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Zandvoort with FlixBus for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Zandvoort
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Zandvoort by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zandvoort, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Zandvoort
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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