What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne is 258 km. The road distance is 257.4 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Cologne bus from?

Amsterdam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Cologne train from?

Amsterdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne train arrive?

Amsterdam to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Cologne is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Amsterdam to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne?

Book your Amsterdam to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Amsterdam to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Cologne by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 38m
€40–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Colognerideshare 256.4 km
3h 17m
€16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
4h 47m
€17–45
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 12m
€119–352
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
4h 43m
€46–132
Drive 257.4 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Colognecar 257.4 km
2h 40m
€46–66

Amsterdam to Cologne by train

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Distance: 257.8 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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