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Vlaardingen to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vlaardingen and Cologne takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Vlaardingen 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.

3h 36m
Duration
280 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
5h 4m
€32–72

Vlaardingen to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Vlaardingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Vlaardingen is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 280.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost to Köln Hbf via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 4m.

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