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 €28 - €45 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne is to fly and line 41 train which takes 2h 52m and costs €120 - €330.

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 Heumarkt via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

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 3h 56m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Cologne?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Cologne is 278 km. The road distance is 255.9 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 3h 56m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Hoofddorp to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €450 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hoofddorp to Cologne train arrive?

Hoofddorp to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Hoofddorp to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Hoofddorp to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 56m
€30–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 47m
€28–45
Drive 255.9 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Colognecar 255.9 km
3h 2m
€47–67
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, line 41 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
2h 52m
€128–327
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Hoofddorp to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 58m
€30–144
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
5h 3m
€35–78
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AMS - CGN
5h 50m
€173–450
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 17m
€140–391

Hoofddorp to Cologne by train

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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 €28–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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