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

The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Ketsch is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Ketsch is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hoofddorp and Ketsch?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoofddorp to Ketsch. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum and arriving at Ketsch, Bahnhof via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Ketsch?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Ketsch is 534 km. The road distance is 510.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Ketsch without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Hoofddorp to Ketsch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Ketsch bus from?

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

Train or bus from Hoofddorp to Ketsch?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Ketsch is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Ketsch bus arrive?

Hoofddorp to Ketsch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Can I drive from Hoofddorp to Ketsch?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Ketsch is 510 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Hoofddorp to Ketsch.

Where can I stay near Ketsch?

There are 1200+ hotels available in Ketsch.

Hoofddorp to Ketsch - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Hoofddorp to Ketsch 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 Mannheim HbfIce
6h 35m
€87–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Mannheim central bus stationN94 / ...
9h 50m
€34–81
Drive 510.2 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Ketsch510.2 km
4h 47m
€90–130
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 6m
€130–294
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf HbfIce
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
6h 42m
€73–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Mannheim HbfNightjet / ...
9h 47m
€86–296
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 50m
€133–355
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 36m
€144–433
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
7h 53m
€130–324

Hoofddorp to Ketsch by train and bus

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Mannheim Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €75–260 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Mannheim central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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