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

The cheapest way to get from Hilversum to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hilversum to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Hilversum and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hilversum to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hilversum and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Hilversum to Cologne?

The distance between Hilversum and Cologne is 236 km. The road distance is 228.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hilversum to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Hilversum to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hilversum to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Hilversum to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hilversum to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Hilversum to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hilversum to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hilversum to Cologne is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Hilversum to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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 Hbftrain Ice
3h 25m
€35–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 1m
Drive 228.7 km
1. Drive from Hilversum to Colognecar 228.7 km
2h 19m
€40–58
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 56m
€35–129

Hilversum to Cologne by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.7 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Hilversum, 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 train from Hilversum to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht Centraal station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 1m.

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