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 bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.

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 €40 - €65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

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

The distance between Cologne and Alphen aan den Rijn is 249 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 16m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

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

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

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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 33m.

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

Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 16m
€44–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
5h 33m
€24–40
Drive 249.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijncar 249.4 km
2h 46m
€44–63
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 57m
€207–449
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss Hauptbahnhoftrain S11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 55m
€58–67
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 21m
€201–450

Cologne to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.5 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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