There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to De Efteling by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 301 bus via 's-Hertogenbosch
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
- Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus 301 / ...
3h 14m€25–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Eftelingbus N93
5h 6m€23–39Drive 188.4 km
- Drive from Cologne to De Eftelingcar 188.4 km
2h€40–57Train, line 301 bus
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
- Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus 301 / ...
3h 14m€33–61
Cologne to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to De Efteling is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to De Efteling is to drive which takes 2h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at De Efteling via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Cologne and De Efteling is 194 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to De Efteling without a car is to train and line 301 bus via 's-Hertogenbosch which takes 3h 14m and costs €24 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cologne to De Efteling, including transfers.
Cologne to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at De Efteling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to De Efteling is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cologne to De Efteling.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and De Efteling, Netherlands?
FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Efteling 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bravo
Bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Bravo
Bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Bravo
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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