How far is it from Cologne to Ameland?

The distance between Cologne and Ameland is 435 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ameland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Cologne to Ameland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ameland?

There are 780+ hotels available in Ameland.

Cologne to Ameland - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Ameland by train, ferry, or bus

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain
3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry
8h 10m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to The Haguebus 268 / ...
2. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Leeuwardentrain
3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry
11h 23m
Train, ferry via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain
3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry
9h 36m

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Ameland.

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Distance: 435.1 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Ameland. However, you can take the train to Utrecht Centraal, take the train to Leeuwarden, walk to Leeuwarden, Busstation, take the line 66 bus to Holwert, Veerdam, walk to Holwert, then take the ferry to Ameland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Ameland via Düsseldorf central bus station, The Hague, Den Haag Centraal, Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 11h 23m.

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