How to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne

International travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Cologne, Germany is: Restricted.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Netherlands?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne if traveling from Amsterdam?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
• Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)

What measures do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 6/12/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Cologne from Amsterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Amsterdam from Cologne restricted?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Amsterdam from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:

• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 6/9/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Amsterdam from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Cologne including taking a bus or train.

The distance is approximately 133 miles (214 km) from Amsterdam to Cologne.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Cologne:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Cologne:

• You can travel by bus from Amsterdam to Cologne with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Amsterdam to Cologne tickets for $22 (€17) on Omio.
• You can travel to Cologne from Amsterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $24 (€19) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Cologne.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct bus to Cologne with Flixbus.
• You can find direct trains to take to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn.

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.

When planning your trip from Amsterdam to Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $22 (€17) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $24 (€19) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Cologne costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way from Amsterdam to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 45 min  of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 30 min  of travel time.