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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Haarlem is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Haarlem is to drive which takes 3h and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Haarlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Haarlem. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne to Haarlem?

The distance between Cologne and Haarlem is 272 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Haarlem without a car is to train via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cologne to Haarlem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Haarlem train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Haarlem?

The best way to get from Cologne to Haarlem is to train via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Cologne to Haarlem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Haarlem?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Haarlem is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cologne to Haarlem.

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

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Where can I stay near Haarlem?

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Cologne to Haarlem - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Haarlem by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Amsterdam Centraal
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 32m
€30–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N28 / ...
5h 33m
€20–35
Drive 268.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Haarlemcar 268.7 km
3h
€49–70
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
3h
€143–358
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Haarlemtrain Drf
4h 34m
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 Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
5h 29m
€45–83
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 40m
€161–446

Cologne to Haarlem by train

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Distance: 272 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–65 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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