How to get from Cologne to The Hague
- 222 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to The Hague: bus. The two cities are about 222 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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222 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €142Older observation | 2h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 47m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€142Older observation2h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€21Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 47m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 105h 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?
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.
Departures from Cologne to The Hague
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 16:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 04:10 | 16:35 |
All departures
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 06:10
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-The Hague, Amsterdam Schiphol-The HagueBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →DB+NS ICCologne-AmsterdamBook →
NSAmsterdam-The HagueBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, DB+NS IC, NS; 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
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?
12 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.
Which operators run Cologne to The Hague?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, DB+NS IC, NS.
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