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

The cheapest way to get from Leerdam to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leerdam to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leerdam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leerdam station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leerdam, Station Leerdam and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht Centraal station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Leerdam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Leerdam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leerdam and arriving at Köln Hbf via Geldermalsen, 's-Hertogenbosch, Venlo and Neuss Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Leerdam to Cologne?

The distance between Leerdam and Cologne is 246 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leerdam to Cologne without a car is to line 85 bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Leerdam to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leerdam to Cologne bus from?

Leerdam to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Leerdam to Cologne train from?

Leerdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from 's-Hertogenbosch station.

Train or bus from Leerdam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leerdam to Cologne is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Leerdam to Cologne bus arrive?

Leerdam to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Leerdam to Cologne train arrive?

Leerdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Leerdam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leerdam to Cologne is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Leerdam to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Leerdam to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 85 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leerdam to Cologne by bus, train, or car

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Line 85 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Leerdam, Station Leerdam to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 85
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 47m
€33–124
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 23m
Drive 197.4 km
1. Drive from Leerdam to Colognecar 197.4 km
2h 13m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 18m
€33–124
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
4h 22m
€44–66

Leerdam to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.8 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Leerdam, Station Leerdam to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, Utrecht Centraal station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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