The average train between Cologne and Harlingen takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Harlingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Harlingen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Harlingen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Cologne to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Cologne to Harlingen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Cologne and Harlingen is 270.2 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Harlingen via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 5h 4m.