What is the cheapest way to get from The Hague to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from The Hague to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Hague to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from The Hague to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between The Hague and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from The Hague to Cologne. However, there are services departing from The Hague and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between The Hague and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Den Haag Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from The Hague to Cologne?

The distance between The Hague and Cologne is 278 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.

How do I travel from The Hague to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from The Hague to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from The Hague to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from The Hague to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the The Hague to Cologne train from?

The Hague to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag Centraal station.

Train or bus from The Hague to Cologne?

The best way to get from The Hague to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the The Hague to Cologne bus arrive?

The Hague to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the The Hague to Cologne train arrive?

The Hague to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from The Hague to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between The Hague to Cologne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from The Hague to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from The Hague to Cologne?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 49m
€31–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 10m
€19–35
Drive 268.6 km
1. Drive from The Hague to Colognecar 268.6 km
2h 58m
€48–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 5m
€131–329
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 54m
€31–64

The Hague to Cologne by train

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Distance: 278.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between The Hague, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Den Haag Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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