The average train between Cologne and Haarlem takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Haarlem. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Haarlem. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Haarlem at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Haarlem station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Cologne to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Haarlem train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Haarlem is 226.6 km. The road distance is 272 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 3h 8m.