How to travel from The Hague to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for The Hague to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Cologne 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 4h 11m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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$75

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$26

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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5h 19m

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4h 49m

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from The Hague to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Union Ivkoni
    10:00 AM6h15
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    4:15 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    10:00 AM6h15
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    4:15 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2305 · LH1984
    3:40 PM3h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $10521One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1137 · IC 3535 · Bus RE13 · 10625
    10:19 AM4h16
    The Hague Centraal
    2:35 PMCologne Hbf
    $871One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1735 · IC 3935 · 18935 · 10919
    9:55 AM4h17
    The Hague Centraal
    2:12 PMCologne Hbf
    $891One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1737 · IC 3937 · 18937 · 26823
    10:25 AM4h19
    The Hague Centraal
    2:44 PMCologne Hbf
    $891One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM5h25
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    2:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:45 PM4h55
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    7:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 PM6h30
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    7:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX725+EurowingsLX4426
    9:50 AM7h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $6881One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX729+EurowingsLX4428
    3:10 PM6h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $6881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticOS314+EurowingsOS8915
    12:25 PM5h00
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $7611One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from The Hague to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from The Hague to Cologne, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from The Hague to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from The Hague to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 The Hague to Cologne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between The Hague and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from The Hague to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Cologne:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Cologne costing on average $26 (€21).

A bus is $213 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Cologne costing on average $228 (€183).

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

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

Flight takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from The Hague to Cologne is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from The Hague to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between The Hague and Cologne 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 The Hague to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from The Hague Centraal and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from The Hague to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from The Hague to Cologne:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from The Hague to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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