The average train between Friesland and Cologne takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Friesland to Cologne. 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 Friesland and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Friesland is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Friesland to Cologne? 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 Friesland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Friesland station and arriving at Cologne station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Friesland to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Friesland to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Friesland and Cologne is 253.1 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 24m.