How to Travel from
Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne
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Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alphen Aan Den Rijn to Cologne
Composite routes from Alphen Aan Den Rijn to Cologne
Cheapest
2 h 33 min
Car
259 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 39 min
206 km.
from $73.41
3 h 16 min
Plane, Train
206 km.
from $291.41
Route Navigator Alphen aan den Rijn - Cologne
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12 м
12 м
Turn left
6 м
6 м
Turn slight left
21 м
21 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Continue onto Laan der Continenten
Laan der Continenten, 9 м
9 м
Turn left onto Laan der Continenten
Laan der Continenten, 137 м
137 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Prins Bernhardlaan
Prins Bernhardlaan, 256 м
256 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Prins Bernhardlaan
Prins Bernhardlaan, 1 km 410 м
1 km 410 м
Turn right onto Goudse Schouw
Goudse Schouw, 479 м
479 м
Turn left onto Gouwekade
Gouwekade, 105 м
105 м
Turn right onto Gouwekade
Gouwekade, 428 м
428 м
Continue onto Steekterweg
Steekterweg, 45 м
45 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Steekterweg
Steekterweg, 193 м
193 м
Keep right onto Steekterweg
Steekterweg, 19 м
19 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Limes-lus
Limes-lus, 241 м
241 м
Turn left onto Boskoopseweg
Boskoopseweg, 483 м
483 м
Turn slight left and take N11 toward Bodegraven, Utrecht
Bodegraven, Utrecht, N11, 9 м
9 м
Turn left onto N11 and take N11 toward Bodegraven, Utrecht
Bodegraven, Utrecht, N11, 23 km 88 м
23 km 88 м
Keep right onto A12 and drive toward Harmelen, De Meern-West
Harmelen, De Meern-West, 355 м
355 м
Keep right onto A12 and drive toward Harmelen, De Meern-West
Harmelen, De Meern-West, 443 м
443 м
Turn right onto A12 and take A12 toward Utrecht
Utrecht, A12, 3 km 200 м
3 km 200 м
Keep right onto A12 and take N228 toward De Meern, Utrecht-Langerak, -Het Zand
De Meern, Utrecht-Langerak, -Het Zand, N228, 475 м
475 м
Keep left onto A12 and take N228 toward De Meern, Utrecht Langerak, Utrecht Het Zand
De Meern, Utrecht Langerak, Utrecht Het Zand, N228, 25 м
25 м
Continue onto Meerndijk
Meerndijk, 26 м
26 м
Turn right onto A12 and take A12 toward Utrecht
Utrecht, A12, 2 km 761 м
2 km 761 м
Keep left onto A12 and take A12 toward Arnhem, Amersfoort
Arnhem, Amersfoort, A12, 60 km 409 м
60 km 409 м
Keep left onto Europaweg and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Doetinchem, Arnhem
Europaweg, Oberhausen, Doetinchem, Arnhem, A12, 20 km 42 м
20 km 42 м
Keep left onto A12 and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Beek
Oberhausen, Beek, A12, 68 km 668 м
68 km 668 м
Keep right onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg
Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, A 3, 68 km 646 м
68 km 646 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln-Mühlheim
Köln-Mühlheim, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn slight left
1 km
1 km
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Keupstraße
Keupstraße, 28 м
28 м
Turn right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 314 м
314 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 225 м
225 м
Keep left onto Bergischer Ring
Bergischer Ring, 2 km 182 м
2 km 182 м
Keep right
106 м
106 м
Keep left
1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
Opladener Straße, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$38.22
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$955.61
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.21–$58.61
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.31–$76.45
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.31–$76.45
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$70.08
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.87–$52.24
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.31–$33.13
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.79–$61.16
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is to bus which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 7h 2m.
What is the fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Alphen aan den Rijn and Cologne?
No, there is no direct bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Is there a direct train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Cologne?
No, there is no direct train from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
How far is it from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Cologne is 253 km. The road distance is 258.4 km.
How do I travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 39m and costs $39.13 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus from?
Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train from?
Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train services, operated by NS, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Train or bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 39m and costs $39.13 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 7h 2m.
Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus arrive?
Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train arrive?
Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne train services, operated by NS, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Can I drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Alphen aan den Rijn to Cologne?
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Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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