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 €24 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.

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 - €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 42m.

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 Köln Hbf via Schiphol Airport and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Cologne?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Cologne is 268 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 via Arnhem which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 via Arnhem which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.

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 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 1m 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

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf78 / ...
3h 47m
€49–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to LeverkusenN28 / ...
6h 42m
€24–56
Drive 256 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Cologne256 km
3h 1m
€45–65
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
2h 54m
€116–328
Train
1. Take the train from Hoofddorp to Utrecht CentraalSprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln HbfIce / ...
4h 25m
€42–132
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hoofddorp to Utrecht CentraalSprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln HbfIce
4h 26m
€42–132

Hoofddorp to Cologne by train

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Distance: 267.6 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Köln Hbf via Schiphol Airport and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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