The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to The Hague
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to The Hague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to The Hague will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Cologne to The Hague you need to make at least one change.
ICE 120 · IC 58020:493h01Cologne Hbf23:50The Hague Centraal£511One-way1 change
ICE 224 · IC 57218:493h01Cologne Hbf21:50The Hague Centraal£551One-way1 change
10632 · 20094 · IC 3588 · IC 118621:253h54Cologne Hbf1:19Den Haag HS£551One-way4 changes
10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:253h46Cologne Hbf13:11The Hague Centraal£551One-way3 changes
10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 114611:253h46Cologne Hbf15:11The Hague Centraal£551One-way3 changes
ICE 128 · IC 54010:493h01Cologne Hbf13:50The Hague Centraal£641One-way1 change
ICE 126 · IC 54812:493h01Cologne Hbf15:50The Hague Centraal£681One-way1 change
ICE 220 · IC 5328:493h01Cologne Hbf11:50The Hague Centraal£641One-way1 change
ICE 122 · IC 56416:493h01Cologne Hbf19:50The Hague Centraal£641One-way1 change
ICE 124 · IC 55614:493h01Cologne Hbf17:50The Hague Centraal£681One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to The Hague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £126.
Distance: 223 km
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£59 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £402 Average Price |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to The Hague train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to The Hague trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · IC 622 | Delayed 3:47 5:47Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 9:20 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10632 · 20094 · IC 3588 · IC 1186 | 21:25 Cologne Hbf | 4h45 | 2:10 Den Haag HS | 4 changes | |
28534 · 26436 · 18978 · 32586 | 21:31 Cologne Hbf | 9h10 | 6:41 The Hague Centraal | 5 changes | |
26837+ 20040+ IC 3114 · IC 1714 | 21:49 Cologne Hbf | 9h16 | 7:05 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
26837+ 20040+ IC 3114 | 21:49 Cologne Hbf | 9h40 | 7:29 The Hague Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 220 · IC 532 | On time 8:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 11:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 13:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 128 · IC 540 | On time 10:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 13:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 15:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 126 · IC 548 | On time 12:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 15:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10616 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 13:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 17:11 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 | |
ICE 224 · IC 572 | On time 18:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 21:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
10628 · 20090 · IC 3580 · IC 1178 | 19:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h46 | 23:11 The Hague Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 120 · IC 580 | On time 20:49 Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 23:50 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to The Hague
Trains from Cologne to The Hague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne to The Hague trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne and The Hague from £13. 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
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Cologne to The Hague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to The Hague 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and The Hague
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Koningin Julianaplein.
- Restaurant Pavlov
- The Penthouse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Park Centraal Den Haag
- Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament
- Novotel Den Haag City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 8,500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsweg.
- Restaurant Basaal
- The Penthouse Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central
- The Student Hotel The Hague
- Novotel Den Haag City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Tram: Line 1, Line 9, Line 11, Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access via the main road.
- Restaurant Gember
- The Penthouse Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Den Haag
- The Hague Marriott Hotel
- Babylon Hotel Den Haag
- Located in the main hall
- 650 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and regional destinations
- Metro: RandstadRail Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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