What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to The Hague?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to The Hague is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to The Hague?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to The Hague is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and The Hague?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to The Hague. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at The Hague via Düsseldorf central bus station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and The Hague?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to The Hague. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Den Haag Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Cologne to The Hague?

The distance between Cologne and The Hague is 279 km. The road distance is 271.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to The Hague without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to The Hague without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to The Hague?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Cologne to The Hague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to The Hague bus from?

Cologne to The Hague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to The Hague train from?

Cologne to The Hague train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to The Hague?

The best way to get from Cologne to The Hague is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to The Hague bus arrive?

Cologne to The Hague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Cologne to The Hague train arrive?

Cologne to The Hague train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to The Hague?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to The Hague is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cologne to The Hague.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to The Hague?

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Cologne to The Hague - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to The Hague by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 53m
€30–86
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 35m
€28–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to The Haguebus 813 / ...
4h 54m
€31–52
Drive 271.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to The Haguecar 271.6 km
3h 1m
€58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Den Haag HStrain
3h 33m
€155–370

Cologne to The Hague by train

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Distance: 278.6 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and The Hague, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Den Haag Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to The Hague via Düsseldorf central bus station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 4h 54m.

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