133 miles (214 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$22 - $12 | |
Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 40 min | |
Train • $22 (€20) • 2 h 42 min | |
FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 133 miles (214 km) by train or bus to Cologne from Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Cologne.
How to get from Amsterdam to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
People traveling from Amsterdam to Cologne can take a bus, catch a Deutsche Bahn train or take a quick flight straight to Cologne. The fastest way to travel is probably flying, although taking a train can get you there in just 4 hours, and buses aren't that much slower, while car pooling services from Bla Bla Car can be quicker still.
Return trips from Cologne to Amsterdam are also available.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
Amsterdam to Cologne travel information with Deutsche Bahn:
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Amsterdam to Cologne travel information with FlixBus:
You can get to Cologne from Amsterdam 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Amsterdam to Cologne.
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Cologne costing on average $22 (€20).
The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Amsterdam is by train, which takes on average 2 h 42 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 40 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 133 miles (214 km) from Amsterdam to Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cologne from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Cologne:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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