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

The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Leeuwarden to Cologne?

The distance between Leeuwarden and Cologne is 330 km. The road distance is 316.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Cologne bus from?

Leeuwarden to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeuwarden station.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeuwarden to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeuwarden to Cologne train arrive?

Leeuwarden to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Leeuwarden to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Cologne is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Leeuwarden to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

Leeuwarden to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 28m
€35–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
7h 22m
€32–52
Drive 316.2 km
1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Colognecar 316.2 km
3h 15m
€59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 8m
€165–379
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 29m
€44–97

Leeuwarden to Cologne by train

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Distance: 330.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeuwarden to Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 7h 22m.

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