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

The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne is to bus which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 54m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Hoofddorp and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoofddorp to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum and arriving at Köln via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hoofddorp and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Cologne?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Cologne is 278 km. The road distance is 256 km.

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

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Cologne bus from?

Hoofddorp to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Hoofddorp to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne is to train which takes 4h and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Cologne bus arrive?

Hoofddorp to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Cologne train arrive?

Hoofddorp to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Hoofddorp to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Cologne is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Hoofddorp to Cologne.

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

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Hoofddorp to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hoofddorp 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
4h
€45–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
6h 5m
€20–49
Drive 256 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Colognecar 256 km
3h 2m
€45–64
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 54m
€117–337
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Hoofddorp to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 4m
€42–133
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
5h 6m
€53–76

Hoofddorp to Cologne by train

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 4h

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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