The average train between Cologne and Friesland takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Friesland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Friesland. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Friesland at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Friesland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Friesland station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Cologne to Friesland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Friesland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
The distance between Cologne and Friesland is 253.1 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 12m.