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

The cheapest way to get from Gouda to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gouda to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Gouda and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gouda station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gouda, Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via De Meern, De Meern-Oost, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Gouda and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gouda to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gouda and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Gouda to Cologne?

The distance between Gouda and Cologne is 251 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gouda to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Gouda to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Cologne bus from?

Gouda to Cologne bus services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Gouda, Station.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Cologne train from?

Gouda to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Gouda to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gouda to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can line 307 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Gouda to Cologne bus arrive?

Gouda to Cologne bus services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at De Meern, De Meern-Oost station.

Where does the Gouda to Cologne train arrive?

Gouda to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gouda to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gouda to Cologne is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Gouda to Cologne.

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

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Gouda to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 307 bus, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Gouda to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 26m
€38–129
Line 307 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gouda, Station to De Meern, De Meern-Oostbus 307
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Duisburg central train stationbus 068
3. Take the bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
5h 46m
Drive 236.8 km
1. Drive from Gouda to Colognecar 236.8 km
2h 53m
€42–60
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gouda to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenAtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 48m
€127–374
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 11m
€38–129

Gouda to Cologne by train

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Distance: 250.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gouda, Station to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via De Meern, De Meern-Oost, Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Duisburg central train station, and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg in around 5h 46m.

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