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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amstelveen is to bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Amstelveen is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Amstelveen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Amstelveen station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Amstelveen, Amstelveen Busstation via Leverkusen, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Knooppunt Noord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Amstelveen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Amstelveen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart via Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Amsterdam, Leidseplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Amstelveen?

The distance between Cologne and Amstelveen is 256 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Amstelveen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Cologne to Amstelveen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Amstelveen bus from?

Cologne to Amstelveen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Amstelveen train from?

Cologne to Amstelveen train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Amstelveen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Amstelveen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Amstelveen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Amstelveen train arrive?

Cologne to Amstelveen train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Amstelveen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Amstelveen is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cologne to Amstelveen.

Where can I stay near Amstelveen?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Amstelveen.

Cologne to Amstelveen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Amstelveen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenAIntercity
3h 3m
€43–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
5h 58m
€21–53
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
3h 50m
€37–265
Drive 248.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Amstelveen248.8 km
2h 45m
€44–63
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2h 49m
€111–324
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4h 10m
€122–367

Cologne to Amstelveen by train and bus

131Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Busstation via Arnhem Centraal, Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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