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

The cheapest way to get from Holland to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holland to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Holland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Holland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Anderlechtlaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Holland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Holland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Zuid and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Holland to Cologne?

The distance between Holland and Cologne is 257 km. The road distance is 254.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Holland to Cologne without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 19m and costs €29 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Holland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holland to Cologne bus from?

Holland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Holland to Cologne train from?

Holland to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Holland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Holland to Cologne is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 19m and costs €29 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Holland to Cologne bus arrive?

Holland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Holland to Cologne train arrive?

Holland to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Holland to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Holland to Cologne is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Holland to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 19m
€30–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 9m
€22–39
Drive 254.7 km
1. Drive from Holland to Colognecar 254.7 km
2h 48m
€46–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 6m
€134–337
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
4h 57m
€31–70

Holland to Cologne by subway and train

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Distance: 257.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Holland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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