How to get from Cologne to The Hague
- 222 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 47m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 47m
1 transfer
Train
€70
Cheapest
5h 30m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to The Hague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 222 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
222 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €142Checked Sep 25 | 2h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 3h 47m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€142Checked Sep 252h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Sep 253h 47m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 255h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to The Hague: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → The Haguebus
FlixBus·5h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cologne to The Hague
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 16:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 04:10 | 16:35 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-The Hague, Amsterdam Schiphol-The HagueBook →DB+NS ICCologne-AmsterdamBook →
NSAmsterdam-The HagueBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+NS IC, NS, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to The Hague works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to The Hague, about 5h 30m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to The Hague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to The Hague?
The most useful route takes about 5h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to The Hague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:10 and the last at 16:35, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to The Hague?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 04:10 and 16:35.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to The Hague leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is The Hague from Cologne?
About 222 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to The Hague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to The Hague?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+NS IC, NS, KLM.
Can you get from Cologne to The Hague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 01m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to The Hague?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026