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

The cheapest way to get from Lisse to Cologne is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisse to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lisse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lisse, Centrum and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lisse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lisse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nieuw Vennep and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amsterdam Zuid and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Lisse to Cologne?

The distance between Lisse and Cologne is 281 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisse to Cologne without a car is to train via Amsterdam Zuid which takes 3h 58m and costs €30 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Lisse to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisse to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lisse to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lisse to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lisse to Cologne is to train via Amsterdam Zuid which takes 3h 58m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Lisse to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lisse to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lisse to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisse to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Lisse to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

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Train via Amsterdam Zuid
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 58m
€33–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
7h 5m
€29–48
Drive 268.7 km
1. Drive from Lisse to Colognecar 268.7 km
3h 5m
€49–70
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 28m
€137–341
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h
€34–179
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 11m
€35–153
Train via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 5m
€35–181

Lisse to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 281.1 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Lisse, 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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