What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to De Efteling?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to De Efteling is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to De Efteling?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to De Efteling is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Cologne to De Efteling?

The distance between Cologne and De Efteling is 193 km. The road distance is 188.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to De Efteling without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to De Efteling without a car is to train and line 301 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €30 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to De Efteling?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cologne to De Efteling, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to De Efteling?

The best way to get from Cologne to De Efteling is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 3h 50m.

Can I drive from Cologne to De Efteling?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to De Efteling is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cologne to De Efteling.

Where can I stay near De Efteling?

There are 702+ hotels available in De Efteling.

Cologne to De Efteling - 5 ways to travel via train, line 301 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to De Efteling by train, bus, night train, or car

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

Train, line 301 bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-HertogenboschIce
2. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling301 / ...
3h 15m
€32–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De EftelingN93
5h 4m
€23–49
Night train, line 301 bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to 's-HertogenboschNj
2. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling301 / ...
3h 12m
€35–267
Drive 188.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to De Efteling188.5 km
2h
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to TilburgSprinter / ...
3h 50m
€48–108

Cologne to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot

29Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to De Efteling.

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Distance: 193.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and De Efteling, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Efteling once daily. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to De Efteling via Arnhem Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 3h 50m.

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