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 €19 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.

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 47m 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 Utrecht Centraal and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hoofddorp?

The distance between Cologne and Hoofddorp is 268 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 2h 54m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 2h 54m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Hoofddorp train arrive?

Cologne to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht 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 2850+ hotels available in Hoofddorp.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol AirportIntercity / ...
2h 54m
€44–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
5h 35m
€19–51
Drive 258.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hoofddorp258.2 km
3h 3m
€46–66
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 47m
€110–324
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol AirportIntercity
3h 28m
€44–119
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HoofddorpSprinter
3h 47m
€47–126
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
€119–361

Cologne to Hoofddorp by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.6 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hoofddorp via Utrecht Centraal and Schiphol Airport in around 2h 54m. 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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