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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least once.
ICE 125 · 10627
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633
ICE 127 · 10631
ICE 125 · 10627
ICE 127 · 10631
ICE 225 · 10619
ICE 123 · 10623
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625Omio 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 $211.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m 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 $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $505 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $529 (€426).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Flight takes on average 7h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 | 8:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h54 | 12:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 123 · S19 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h04 | 1:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 | 10:56 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h54 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · S19 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h02 | 3:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 | 12:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h54 | 4:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 127 · S19 | On time 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h03 | 5:36 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h54 | 6:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 129 · S19 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h02 | 7:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 | 4:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h54 | 8:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 221 · 10639 | On time 6:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h17 | 9:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 3569 · 20097 · 89736 | 6:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h15 | 11:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
IC 3171+ 21237 · 20039+ 26836 | 7:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h35 | 11:46 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 60403 · 89738 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h10 | 12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 · 26845 | 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h40 | 2:19 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 18981 | 9:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h38 | 2:19 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5 transfers | |
ICE 225 · 10619 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h19 | 11:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 6:15 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
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Broad riverside promenade in Deutz with one of the city’s most photographed postcard views of the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional buildings, a lively base for exploring Cologne’s oldest central streets.
Regenerated harbor district mixing waterfront promenades and modern architecture, especially popular for walks and social-media photos.
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Airport prices are above city averages, but Germany overall is moderate. Expect higher costs for meals, coffee, and convenience items in terminals.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés but not required.
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