Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 18 buses that leave Cologne for Amsterdam on Sun, Jun 15, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
7h 54m Average duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 1:00 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h10 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h15 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h10 | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h20 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sunday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 1:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 3h50 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h15 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h00 | 10:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h00 | 8:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h25 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h05 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 9h54 | 5:19 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 3h55 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h15 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 47m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam are operated by Eurolines and Flixbus, with direct journey times of between 3 and 6 hours. There are around nine departures a day, from about 6:30 a.m., until just before 7:00 p.m.
Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam depart from Breslauer Platz Bus Station, located next to the main railroad station in the city centre. Both are on Cologne's transport network of frequent underground and suburban trains, buses and trams. Cologne also has several night bus routes. A cab rank is located at the station.
Amsterdam is a charming city full of history, architecture, cafes and restaurants, and is the ideal place for exploring either on foot or by water ferries and cabs. Amsterdam has several world-class museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, the National Maritime Museum and Anne Frank's House. There is also a lively cafe culture throughout the day and evening. Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station. This is slightly further out of the city than Amsterdam Centraal Station, but linked by local trains and buses, as well as trams. Amsterdam's bus routes cover the outer areas of the city, and run throughout the night, while trams operate within the historic centre. Hop-on hop-off water ferries are a perfect way to get around the city. A cab rank is located outside Sloterdijk Bus Station.
Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam depart from Breslauer Platz Bus Station, located next to the main railway station in the city center. Both are on Cologne's transport network of frequent underground and suburban trains, buses and trams. Cologne also has several night bus routes. A taxi rank is also located at the station.
Amsterdam is a charming city full of history, architecture, cafes and restaurants, and is the ideal place for exploring either on foot, bicycle or by water ferries and taxis. Amsterdam has several world-class museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, the National Maritime Museum and Anne Frank's House. There is also a lively cafe culture throughout the day and evening. Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station. This is slightly further out of the city than Amsterdam Centraal Station but linked by local trains and buses, as well as trams. Amsterdam's bus routes cover the outer areas of the city and run throughout the night, while trams operate within the historic center. Hop-on hop-off water ferries are a perfect way to get around the city. A taxi rank is also located outside Sloterdijk Bus Station.
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