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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least once.
IC 677 · IC 60403
IC 579 · IC 3079 · ICE 540+
20043
RE 4321 · IC 3123 · ICE 143 · ICE 105
IC 567 · ICE 221
IC 527 · ICE 225
IC 527 · ICE 225
IC 535 · ICE 123
IC 567 · ICE 221
IC 677 · IC 60403
IC 2132 · IC 3543 · ICE 125Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $509 (€416) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf costing on average $529 (€433).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Flight takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.29 (€-2.69). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 555 · ICE 241 · ICE 203 | Delayed 3:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h38 | 4:50 PM 4:50 PMCologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3159 · ICE 129 | 3:31 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h40 | 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2148 · IC 3559 · ICE 129 | 3:47 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h24 | 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 559 · ICE 129 | 4:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h01 | 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 | 4:49 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h46 | 8:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 563 · ICE 243 · ICE 205 | On time 5:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h38 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 567 · ICE 221 | On time 6:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h01 | 9:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1171 · IC 3569 · 20097 · 10641 | 6:49 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h46 | 10:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1771 · IC 3171+ 21237 · 20039 | 6:55 PM The Hague Centraal | 4h16 | 11:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 1175 · IC 3573 · 20099 · 10643 | 7:49 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h46 | 11:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 677 · IC 60403 | 8:40 PM The Hague Centraal | 3h05 | 11:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
RE 4321 · IC 3123 · ICE 143 · ICE 105 | On time 6:12 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h36 | 10:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 5111 · IC 28423 · IC 3521 · 20073 | 6:23 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h12 | 10:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 3127 · ICE 225 | On time 7:31 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h40 | 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 28427 · IC 527 · ICE 225 | On time 7:35 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h36 | 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 527 · ICE 225 | On time 8:10 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h01 | 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3131 · ICE 145 · ICE 107 | On time 8:31 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h17 | 12:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 28431 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 | 8:35 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h00 | 12:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 | 8:49 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h46 | 12:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 531 · ICE 145 · ICE 107 | On time 9:10 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h38 | 12:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3135 · ICE 123 | On time 9:31 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h40 | 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 28435 · IC 535 · ICE 123 | On time 9:35 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h36 | 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 535 · ICE 123 | On time 10:10 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h01 | 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3139 · ICE 147 · ICE 109 | On time 10:31 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h17 | 2:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 28439 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 | 10:35 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h00 | 2:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2128 · IC 3539 · ICE 147 · ICE 109 | On time 10:47 AM The Hague Centraal | 4h01 | 2:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3143 · ICE 125 | On time 11:31 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h40 | 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2132 · IC 3543 · ICE 125 | On time 11:47 AM The Hague Centraal | 3h24 | 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 3147 · ICE 149 · ICE 201 | On time 12:31 PM The Hague Centraal | 4h17 | 4:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 28447 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 | 12:35 PM The Hague Centraal | 4h00 | 4:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from The Hague Centraal to Cologne Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 137 miles (222 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 137 miles (222 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
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Leading fine arts museum with important medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century paintings, offering one of Cologne’s strongest classic art collections.
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Wide riverside steps and promenade on the right bank, famous for postcard views back toward the cathedral skyline.
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A classic Cologne snack of rye roll, Gouda cheese, mustard, onions, and pickles. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a staple in local beer halls.
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Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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