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 €17 - €40 and takes 4h 29m.

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 41m and costs €130 - €370.

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 Arnhem Centraal and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

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 via Arnhem which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hoofddorp?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hoofddorp is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Cologne to Hoofddorp train arrive?

Cologne to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hoofddorp?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hoofddorp is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 2925+ hotels available in Hoofddorp.

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

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

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Intercity
3h 11m
€51–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
4h 29m
€18–36
Drive 258.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hoofddorpcar 258.2 km
3h 4m
€46–66
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 41m
€139–364
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hoofddorptrain Sprinter
4h 11m
€47–125
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
4h 5m
€142–373

Cologne to Hoofddorp by train

131Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.9 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hoofddorp via Arnhem Centraal and Schiphol Airport in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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