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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp is to bus which costs €18 - €60 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp is to train and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hoofddorp?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hoofddorp via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hoofddorp?

The distance between Cologne and Hoofddorp is 279 km. The road distance is 258.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hoofddorp train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Hoofddorp?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €60 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Hoofddorp train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hoofddorp?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hoofddorp is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cologne to Hoofddorp.

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

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Where can I stay near Hoofddorp?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Hoofddorp.

Cologne to Hoofddorp - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp by train, bus, night 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 Amsterdam CentraalIce / ...
3h 8m
€47–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
5h 37m
€18–57
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HoofddorpSprinter
4h 16m
€44–272
Drive 258.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hoofddorp258.2 km
3h 3m
€46–67
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HoofddorpSprinter
3h 48m
€47–126
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
2h 42m
€112–322
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 4m
€118–410

Cologne to Hoofddorp by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.6 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 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 €14–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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