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

The cheapest way to get from Gouda to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €70 and takes 6h 2m.

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 52m and costs €40 - €65.

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 31m.

How far is it from Gouda to Cologne?

The distance between Gouda and Cologne is 250 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 31m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Gouda to Cologne, including transfers.

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 31m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 6h 2m.

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 52m to drive from Gouda to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Cologne.

Gouda to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Gouda to Cologne by train, bus, 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 Utrecht Centraal to Koeln HbfIce
3h 31m
€38–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Cologne Airport CGN068
6h 2m
€25–68
Drive 236.8 km
1. Drive from Gouda to Cologne236.8 km
2h 52m
€42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
3h 43m
€130–355
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln HbfIce / ...
3h 32m
€38–128

Gouda to Cologne by train

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Distance: 250.5 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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