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 €35 - €55 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 €35 - €55.

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, CS Jaarbeurszijde, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

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 46m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Train or bus from Leerdam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leerdam to Cologne is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Leerdam to Cologne bus arrive?

Leerdam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train 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 1773+ 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, car, or plane

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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 46m
€33–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Duisburg central train stationbus 068
2. Take the bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 30m
Drive 197.4 km
1. Drive from Leerdam to Colognecar 197.4 km
2h 13m
€36–51
Line 85 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Leerdam, Station Leerdam to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 6m
€125–371
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 31m
€33–124

Leerdam to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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 Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Duisburg central train station, and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg in around 5h 30m. 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 53m.

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