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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs €12 - €26 and takes 3h 1m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Amsterdam?

The distance between Cologne and Amsterdam is 258 km. The road distance is 258.7 km.

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

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

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Amsterdam bus from?

Cologne to Amsterdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Amsterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Cologne to Amsterdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Amsterdam is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cologne to Amsterdam.

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

Book your Cologne to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2702+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Amsterdam?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Amsterdam 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 Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2h 40m
€40–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Amsterdamrideshare 256.8 km
3h 1m
€12–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 12m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 55m
€113–338
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
4h 26m
€20–88
Drive 258.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Amsterdamcar 258.7 km
2h 44m
€45–65

Cologne to Amsterdam by train

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Distance: 258 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Amsterdam Centraal Station via Südviertel, Essen and Essen Hbf in around 4h 12m.

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