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

The cheapest way to get from Vlaardingen to Cologne is to bus which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vlaardingen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Vlaardingen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vlaardingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Vlaardingen to Cologne?

The distance between Vlaardingen and Cologne is 284 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Vlaardingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vlaardingen to Cologne train from?

Vlaardingen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Vlaardingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Vlaardingen to Cologne train arrive?

Vlaardingen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Vlaardingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vlaardingen to Cologne is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Vlaardingen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1802+ hotels available in Cologne.

Vlaardingen to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Vlaardingen to Cologne 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 Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 18m
€33–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 39m
€15–27
Drive 253.4 km
1. Drive from Vlaardingen to Colognecar 253.4 km
2h 48m
€46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 53m
€143–362
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 52m
€37–107
Train via Venlo #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
6h 8m
€41–90

Vlaardingen to Cologne by subway and train

62Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost to Koeln Hbf via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route twice daily.

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