The average train between Vlaardingen and Cologne takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Vlaardingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Vlaardingen is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vlaardingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen station and arriving at Cologne station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Vlaardingen to Cologne train services, operated by RET, depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Vlaardingen to Cologne train services, operated by RET, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Vlaardingen and Cologne is 211.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 2m.