- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and an important postwar collection near the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Bonn Airport will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 17 buses that leave Amsterdam for Cologne Bonn Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $521 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $496 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $521 (€426).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Flight takes on average 7h 59m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h55 | 4:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h40 | 12:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1646 · 50458 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 7h55 | 4:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h55 | 2:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h20 | 4:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h30 | 4:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 2:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h40 | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h10 | 7:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h50 | 9:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 6h30 | 11:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h40 | 9:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 4h15 | 11:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4744 · 50448 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h15 | 6:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h05 | 1:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h45 | 2:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Cologne Bonn Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne Bonn Airport trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and an important postwar collection near the cathedral.
Popular museum on chocolate production, trade, and tasting, with family-friendly exhibits and a striking Rhine waterfront location.
Museum and memorial in the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting National Socialism in Cologne with preserved prison cells.
The historic old town along the Rhine, packed with colorful houses, churches, small lanes, and classic Cologne atmosphere.
High viewpoint across the Rhine offering one of the best panoramic views of Cologne Cathedral, the river, and the city skyline.
Redeveloped waterfront district with modern architecture, promenade views, museums, and photogenic crane houses popular on social media.
Cologne’s signature top-fermented pale beer, traditionally served in small glasses and central to the city’s brewing culture.
A classic Cologne snack of rye bread with a thick slice of Gouda, often served with mustard, onions, and pickles.
A Rhineland specialty of mashed potatoes and applesauce, often paired with black pudding; the name means 'Heaven and Earth.'
Well-known casual restaurant loved for large schnitzels and hearty German comfort food, with a long-standing local reputation.
Historic brauhaus serving classic Cologne specialties such as Halver Hahn, Sauerbraten, and Kölsch in a rustic atmosphere.
Established brewery restaurant in the old town known for traditional local food, house-brewed Kölsch, and a classic Cologne tavern feel.
Airport prices are higher than in central Cologne. Snacks and coffee are moderate, while sit-down meals cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafés and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Cologne Bonn Airport -> Cologne Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) station pair, with some services arriving at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2). Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Cologne Bonn Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade is 1 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, ZOB is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), McDonald's (0.2 km), Vapiano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, ZOB.
Available at Köln, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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