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 €15 - €35 and takes 5h 15m.

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 Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

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 53m and costs €29 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 53m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Haarlem to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 53m
€29–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
5h 15m
€16–31
Drive 265.3 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Colognecar 265.3 km
2h 57m
€48–69
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 21m
€122–298
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 34m
€29–70

Haarlem to Cologne by train

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Distance: 275.9 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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