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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gouda is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gouda is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gouda?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gouda. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Gouda via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gouda?

The distance between Cologne and Gouda is 247 km. The road distance is 239.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gouda without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cologne to Gouda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gouda train from?

Cologne to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Gouda train arrive?

Cologne to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gouda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gouda is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cologne to Gouda.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Gouda?

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Where can I stay near Gouda?

There are 692+ hotels available in Gouda.

Cologne to Gouda - 3 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Gouda by train, car, plane, or taxi

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 Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2h 57m
€41–129
Drive 239.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Goudacar 239.9 km
2h 54m
€44–63
Train, fly, taxi
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
3. Take the taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Goudataxi
3h 13m
€276–509

Cologne to Gouda by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.8 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gouda, 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.

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