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Cologne to Friesland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Friesland takes 4h 19m 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.

4h 19m
Duration
330 km
Distance
€55
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
4h 14m
€36–97

Cologne to Friesland train times

Trains run 4 times a day 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 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 330.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 14m.

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