How to travel from Cologne to Hilversum

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Hilversum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hilversum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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€47

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€26

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

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

FlixBus
04:25PM4h20
Cologne
08:45PMHilversum
$191One-way
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FlixBus
04:25PM4h20
Cologne
08:45PMHilversum
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:25PM4h20
Cologne
08:45PMHilversum
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Hilversum

Travel to Hilversum 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 Hilversum.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Hilversum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Hilversum is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A train is $0.88 (€0.70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Hilversum costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $250 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Hilversum costing on average $277 (€220).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Hilversum is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Hilversum take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

Flight takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Cologne to Hilversum is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Hilversum is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

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

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