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 €24 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.

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 10m.

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 Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

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 Arnhem which takes 3h 55m and costs €28 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 Amsterdam Zuid station.

Train or bus from Holland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Holland to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 55m and costs €28 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.

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 Arnhem Centraal 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 1832+ hotels available in Cologne.

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 55m
€29–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 10m
€25–39
Drive 254.7 km
1. Drive from Holland to Colognecar 254.7 km
2h 48m
€47–68
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2h 54m
€148–356
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Nightjet / ...
4h 23m
€31–60

Holland to Cologne by subway and train

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Distance: 257.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a subway from Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg to Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam Zuid, and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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