The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Cologne
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 16 buses that leave Amsterdam for Cologne on Mon, Nov 24, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €236.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €551 Average price |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Amsterdam to Cologne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:53PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Amsterdam to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Cologne buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h40 | 10:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1646 · 50428 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 8h45 | 4:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h39 | 12:39 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h02 | 1:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h55 | 1:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h20 | 3:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1660 · 6011 | 11:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 9h50 | 9:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h40 | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h38 | 5:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h10 | 6:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h35 | 7:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 6h15 | 10:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h55 | 10:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4744 · 50448 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h15 | 5:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h05 | 12:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h40 | 1:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h55 | 3:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Cologne
Buses from Amsterdam to Cologne run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus from Amsterdam to CologneYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Cologne with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Cologne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic masterpiece with twin spires
- Museum Ludwig, renowned for its extensive collection of modern art including works by Picasso and Warhol
- Hohenzollern Bridge, famous for its thousands of love locks and panoramic views of the Rhine River
- Old Town (Altstadt), a charming area with narrow streets, historic buildings, and traditional beer halls
- Cologne Zoo, one of the oldest and most diverse zoos in Germany, home to a wide variety of animal species.
- Cologne Chocolate Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history and production of chocolate
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Cologne's skyline and iconic landmarks
- Visit the Botanical Gardens Flora, a beautiful park with diverse plant species and stunning floral displays
- Explore the Belgian Quarter, known for its trendy boutiques, cafes, and vibrant street art
- Attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and diverse musical performances.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Amsterdam to Cologne, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Cologne
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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