What is the cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Alphen aan den Rijn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?

The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Cologne is 253 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.

How do I travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne.

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Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 33m
€39–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 59m
€28–57
Drive 246.6 km
1. Drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Colognecar 246.6 km
2h 44m
€44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 30m
€121–317
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 38m
€39–129
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Alphen a/d Rijn to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
4h 52m
€52–102

Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne by train

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Distance: 253.2 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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