What is the cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €28 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral is 258 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.

How do I travel from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €28 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 35m
€28–55
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Colognerideshare 256.4 km
3h 25m
€16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 24m
Drive 257.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedralcar 257.8 km
2h 41m
€55–79
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
3h 2m
€147–376
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 20m
€27–83

Netherlands to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 257.9 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne Cathedral via Essen Hbf, Südviertel, Essen, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 24m.

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