What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid is to bus which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Oud Zuid?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Oud Zuid. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Amsterdam, Olympiaplein via Leverkusen and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Oud Zuid?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Oud Zuid. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam, Roelof Hartplein via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Cologne to Oud Zuid?

The distance between Cologne and Oud Zuid is 261 km. The road distance is 251.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Oud Zuid without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oud Zuid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oud Zuid train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Oud Zuid?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Cologne to Oud Zuid bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Oud Zuid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Oud Zuid?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Oud Zuid is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cologne to Oud Zuid.

Where can I stay near Oud Zuid?

There are 2678+ hotels available in Oud Zuid.

Cologne to Oud Zuid - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Oud Zuid by train, bus, 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 Amsterdam CentraalIce / ...
3h 2m
€41–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28 / ...
5h 47m
€17–48
Drive 251.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Oud Zuid251.3 km
2h 48m
€45–65
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 54m
€112–327
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
3h 8m
€48–107
Train via Amsterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal43N
5h 5m
€36–67
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 8m
€121–365

Cologne to Oud Zuid by train and tram

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Distance: 261 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Oud Zuid, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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