How to travel from Cologne to Amersfoort

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Amersfoort

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Amersfoort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $668.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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$668

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$81

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$38

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$49

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4h 52m

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2h 52m

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3h 16m

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2h 46m

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5h 27m

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4h 57m

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2h 46m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Amersfoort is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Amersfoort:

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Amersfoort costing on average $81.

A bus is $630 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Amersfoort costing on average $668.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Amersfoort is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Amersfoort take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 5h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Amersfoort including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Amersfoort among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.09. The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Cologne to Amersfoort

How to get from Cologne to Amersfoort by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Amersfoort is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    1:15 PM4h15
    Cologne
    5:30 PMAmersfoort
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:15 PM4h15
    Cologne
    5:30 PMAmersfoort
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:15 PM4h15
    Cologne
    5:30 PMAmersfoort
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Amersfoort

Travel to Amersfoort easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Amersfoort.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Amersfoort including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Amersfoort is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Amersfoort:

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Amersfoort costing on average $81.

A bus is $630 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Amersfoort costing on average $668.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Amersfoort is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Amersfoort take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 5h 27m.

The distance from Cologne to Amersfoort is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Amersfoort is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Amersfoort as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Amersfoort:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Amersfoort Central.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Amersfoort, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amersfoort by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Amersfoort by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amersfoort by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Amersfoort:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Amersfoort often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin Hbf, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amersfoort and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Amersfoort to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Amersfoort, allowing time to visit the historic city center, museums, and enjoy local dining experiences.

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