The average train between Holland and Cologne takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Holland to Cologne. 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 every 4 hours between Holland and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Holland is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holland to Cologne? 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 Holland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Holland station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Holland to Cologne train services, operated by GVB, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Holland to Cologne train services, operated by GVB, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Holland and Cologne is 213.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 53m.