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

The cheapest way to get from Friesland to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Friesland to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Friesland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Friesland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Friesland to Cologne?

The distance between Friesland and Cologne is 330 km. The road distance is 316.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Friesland to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Friesland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Friesland to Cologne train from?

Friesland to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Where does the Friesland to Cologne train arrive?

Friesland to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Friesland to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Friesland to Cologne is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Friesland to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Cologne.

Friesland to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Friesland to Cologne by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 36m
€55–153
Drive 316.2 km
1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Colognecar 316.2 km
3h 15m
€55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 48m
€146–366
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 35m

Friesland to Cologne by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.5 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 36m.

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