How to travel from Cologne to Haarlem

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Haarlem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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$69

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$29

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3h 55m

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from Cologne to Haarlem

How to get from Cologne to Haarlem by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Haarlem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Regiojet(Prague -> Amsterdam)
08:05AM5h25
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
01:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$181One-way
0 transfers

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Regiojet(Prague -> Amsterdam)
08:05AM5h25
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
01:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 220 · IC 2235
08:49AM3h02
Cologne Hbf
11:51AMHaarlem station
$931One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche Bahn10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 3038
09:25AM4h04
Cologne Hbf
01:29PMHaarlem station
$771One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 3046
11:25AM4h04
Cologne Hbf
03:29PMHaarlem station
$771One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · IC 2243
10:49AM3h02
Cologne Hbf
01:51PMHaarlem station
$991One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings OS8914+Austrian AirlinesOS313
06:50AM4h45
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:35AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6201One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings OS8918+Austrian AirlinesOS319
06:00PM4h15
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6201One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings LX4431+SWISSLX736
06:30PM3h55
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:25PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$6861One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Haarlem

Travel to Haarlem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Haarlem.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Haarlem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Haarlem is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Haarlem:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Haarlem costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $150 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Haarlem costing on average $169 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Haarlem is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Haarlem take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Cologne to Haarlem is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Haarlem is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Haarlem as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Haarlem:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Haarlem station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Haarlem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Haarlem by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Wupsi to go to Haarlem by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Haarlem often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Zandvoort, Brussels, Amsterdam Centraal. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Haarlem and these popular destinations at a great price.

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