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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Köln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Cologne?

The distance between Haarlem and Cologne is 276 km. The road distance is 265.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Haarlem to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Haarlem to Cologne?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 6h.

Where does the Haarlem to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Haarlem to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Cologne is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Haarlem to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Haarlem 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 Amsterdam Centraal to Köln HbfIce
3h 55m
€45–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to LeverkusenN28 / ...
6h
€23–52
Drive 265.3 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Cologne265.3 km
2h 57m
€47–68
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
3h 18m
€121–337
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln HbfIce
3h 56m
€45–149

Haarlem to Cologne by train

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Distance: 276 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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