Day trip from Köln to The Hague
The Hague lies 223 km (139 mi) north-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 223 km (139 mi) apart, The Hague is a realistic day trip from Köln: about 3 h 38 min each way by road.
| Köln | The Hague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 474,292 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
What changes when you arrive in The Hague
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in The Hague
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritshuis | 500,000 | 2015 |
| Escher Museum | 100,000 | — |
The busiest is Mauritshuis at 500,000 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in The Hague
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Staying in The Hague
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in The Hague. Of the 201 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (75), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 153,083 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in The Hague
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Common questions
How far is The Hague from Köln?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Köln; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to The Hague by road?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and The Hague?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in The Hague?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in The Hague?
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in The Hague, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.