The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal you need to make at least one change.
ICE 220 · IC 5328:493h01Cologne Hbf11:50The Hague Centraal£361One-way1 change
ICE 128 · IC 54010:493h01Cologne Hbf13:50The Hague Centraal£451One-way1 change
ICE 222 · IC 6266:493h33Cologne Hbf10:22The Hague Centraal£541One-way1 change
10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:253h46Cologne Hbf13:11The Hague Centraal£551One-way3 changes
10610 · 20072 · IC 3544 · IC 114210:253h46Cologne Hbf14:11The Hague Centraal£551One-way3 changes
ICE 128 · IC 54010:493h01Cologne Hbf13:50The Hague Centraal£451One-way1 change
ICE 220 · IC 5328:493h01Cologne Hbf11:50The Hague Centraal£361One-way1 change
ICE 220 · IC 6348:493h33Cologne Hbf12:22The Hague Centraal£631One-way1 change
ICE 128 · IC 64210:493h33Cologne Hbf14:22The Hague Centraal£631One-way1 change
ICE 126 · IC 65012:493h33Cologne Hbf16:22The Hague Centraal£631One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £193.
Distance: 222 km
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3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal trains for today, Saturday 4 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26801 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3522 | 3:49 Cologne Hbf | 4h52 | 8:41 The Hague Centraal | 4 changes | |
26803 · IC 3020 · IC 520+ 20006 | 4:49 Cologne Hbf | 4h03 | 8:52 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
10600 · 20062 · IC 3524 · IC 1122 | 5:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 9:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
10602 · 20064 · IC 3528 · IC 1126 | 6:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 10:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 222 · IC 626 | On time 6:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 10:22 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10604 · 20066 · IC 3532 · IC 1130 | 7:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 11:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
10604 · 20066 · IC 3532 | 7:25 Cologne Hbf | 4h17 | 11:42 The Hague Centraal | 2 changes | |
10606 · 20068 · IC 3536 · IC 1134 | 8:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 12:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 220 · IC 634 | 8:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 12:22 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 13:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 | 9:25 Cologne Hbf | 4h17 | 13:42 The Hague Centraal | 2 changes | |
10610 · 20072 · IC 3544 · IC 1142 | 10:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 14:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 128 · IC 540 | On time 10:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 13:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 128 · IC 642 | On time 10:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 14:22 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 15:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 11:25 Cologne Hbf | 4h17 | 15:42 The Hague Centraal | 2 changes | |
10614 · 20076 · IC 3552 · IC 1150 | 12:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 16:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 126 · IC 548 | On time 12:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 15:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 126 · IC 650 | On time 12:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 16:22 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10616 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 13:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 17:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
10616 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 13:25 Cologne Hbf | 4h17 | 17:42 The Hague Centraal | 2 changes | |
10618 · 20080 · IC 3560 · IC 1158 | 14:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 18:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 124 · IC 556 | On time 14:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 17:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10620 · 20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 15:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 19:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 122 · IC 564 | On time 16:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 19:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10624 · 20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 17:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 21:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal
Trains from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 14:25. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 14:25 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and The Hague Centraal from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at The Hague Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and The Hague Centraal
Most Cologne Hbf to The Hague Centraal trains use the Köln Hbf to Den Haag Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and The Hague Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Den Haag Centraal from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Centraal is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Centraal train station facilities and services
Den Haag Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Pavlov, The Penthouse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Centraal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Park Centraal Den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
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