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 €19 - €55 and takes 5h 29m.

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 2h 59m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Haarlem?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Haarlem via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Haarlem?

The distance between Cologne and Haarlem is 276 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 which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 29m.

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 2h 59m to drive from Cologne to Haarlem.

Where can I stay near Haarlem?

There are 2753+ hotels available in Haarlem.

Cologne to Haarlem - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Haarlem by train, bus, 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 Amsterdam CentraalIce / ...
3h 4m
€45–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
5h 29m
€19–51
Drive 268.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Haarlem268.7 km
2h 59m
€48–69
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, 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
3h 4m
€116–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem CentraalRe
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Haarlem, Centrum/VerwulftN30 / ...
5h 9m
€58–122
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4h 31m
€122–374

Cologne to Haarlem by train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.1 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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