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 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gouda is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €130.

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 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gouda?

The distance between Cologne and Gouda is 251 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 33m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m 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 53m 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 697+ hotels available in Gouda.

Cologne to Gouda - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Gouda by train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2h 33m
€43–122
Drive 239.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gouda239.9 km
2h 53m
€43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
3h 38m
€125–350
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch47 / ...
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to GoudaSprinter
3h 55m
€49–101

Cologne to Gouda by train

70Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.7 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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 10m.

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