The average train between Amsterdam and Cologne takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
Amsterdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Amsterdam to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne is 214.1 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 2h 38m.