What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Friesland?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Friesland is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Friesland?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Friesland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Friesland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Münster bus stop, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Friesland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Friesland?

The distance between Cologne and Friesland is 330 km. The road distance is 317 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Friesland without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Friesland without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Friesland?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Cologne to Friesland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Friesland bus from?

Cologne to Friesland bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Friesland train from?

Cologne to Friesland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Friesland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Friesland is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Friesland bus arrive?

Cologne to Friesland bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Friesland train arrive?

Cologne to Friesland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Friesland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Friesland is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cologne to Friesland.

Where can I stay near Friesland?

There are 740+ hotels available in Friesland.

Cologne to Friesland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Friesland by train, bus, 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
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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
4h 12m
€55–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 58m
Drive 317 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leeuwardencar 317 km
3h 17m
€57–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
6h 46m

Cologne to Friesland by train

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Distance: 330.5 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Friesland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 6h 58m.

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