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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Holland is to bus which costs €15 - €28 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Holland is to train and fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €160 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Holland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Holland. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Amsterdam, Anderlechtlaan via Düsseldorf central bus station and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Holland?

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

How far is it from Cologne to Holland?

The distance between Cologne and Holland is 258 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Holland without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Cologne to Holland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Holland bus from?

Cologne to Holland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Holland train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Holland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Holland is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Holland bus arrive?

Cologne to Holland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Cologne to Holland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Holland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Holland is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cologne to Holland.

Where can I stay near Holland?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Holland.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Holland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity
3h 4m
€42–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
4h 37m
€15–28
Drive 256.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hollandcar 256.1 km
2h 49m
€45–65
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
2h 39m
€166–379
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 22m
€43–139
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 58m
€158–359

Cologne to Holland by train and subway

127Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.6 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg via Arnhem Centraal, Amsterdam Zuid, and Amsterdam, Station Zuid in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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