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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Friesland is to train which costs €35 - €100 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Friesland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Friesland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Friesland?

The distance between Cologne and Friesland is 330 km. The road distance is 317 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Friesland without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cologne to Friesland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Friesland train from?

Cologne to Friesland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Friesland train arrive?

Cologne to Friesland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Friesland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Friesland is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cologne to Friesland.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Friesland?

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Where can I stay near Friesland?

There are 720+ hotels available in Friesland.

Cologne to Friesland - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Friesland by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
4h 13m
€36–95
Drive 317 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leeuwardencar 317 km
3h 17m
€59–85
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
5h 12m
€157–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
2. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
5h 52m

Cologne to Friesland by train

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.4 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 13m.

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