The average train between Haarlem and Cologne takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Haarlem 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 Haarlem and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Haarlem to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Haarlem to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Haarlem to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Haarlem and Cologne is 226.6 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–65 and the journey takes 2h 38m.