The average train between Cologne and Hoofddorp takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hoofddorp. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Hoofddorp. 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 Hoofddorp at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hoofddorp station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Cologne to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Hoofddorp train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Hoofddorp is 218 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 3h 8m.