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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which costs €28 - €95 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

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

The distance between Cologne and Alphen aan den Rijn is 268 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn?

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Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn - 5 ways to travel via train, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn by train, night train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 30m
€28–93
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 52m
€28–103
Drive 249.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijncar 249.4 km
2h 46m
€46–67
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 29m
€148–341
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 29m
€166–393

Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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Distance: 267.9 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.

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