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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hilversum is to train via Venlo which costs €35 - €75 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hilversum is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hilversum?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hilversum. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hilversum via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hilversum?

The distance between Cologne and Hilversum is 236 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hilversum without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €24 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Cologne to Hilversum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hilversum train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Hilversum?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hilversum is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €24 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Hilversum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hilversum?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hilversum is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cologne to Hilversum.

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

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Where can I stay near Hilversum?

There are 620+ hotels available in Hilversum.

Cologne to Hilversum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Hilversum 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 Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2h 39m
€25–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 10m
Drive 230.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hilversumcar 230.1 km
2h 22m
€41–59
Train, 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 7m
€125–329
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 37m
€36–70

Cologne to Hilversum by train

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Distance: 235.9 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Hilversum Sportpark via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal station, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 10m.

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