The average train between Hoofddorp and Cologne takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hoofddorp is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Hoofddorp to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Hoofddorp to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Hoofddorp to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Hoofddorp and Cologne is 218 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 2h 34m.