How to Travel from
Amsterdam to Cologne
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Cologne
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (261 km)
2 h 35 min
261 km.
from $14
Other
Rideshare
2 h 35 min
261 km.
from $9.93
Train via Arnhem
3 h 44 min
206 km.
from $64.67
Plane, Train
2 h 55 min
206 km.
from $298.50
Train
4 h 46 min
206 km.
from $77.93
Navigate from Amsterdam to Cologne
Continue onto Monnikenstraat
20 m
Turn right onto Nieuwmarkt
124 m
Turn right onto Oudezijds Achterburgwal
190 m
Turn right onto Korte Stormsteeg
291 m
Turn left onto Binnenkant
142 m
Turn left onto Prins Hendrikkade
167 m
Turn right onto Odebrug
255 m
Turn right onto De Ruijterkade
2 km 113 m
Keep left onto Piet Heintunnel
3 km 670 m
Keep right onto A10
2 km 839 m
Keep right onto A10 and take A1 toward Hengelo, Almere
11 km 920 m
Keep right onto A1 and take A1 toward Hengelo, Zwolle, Amersfoort
39 km 773 m
Keep right onto A1 and take A30 toward Barneveld, Ede, Arnhem
469 m
Keep right onto A1 and take A30 toward Arnhem, Ede, Barneveld
38 km 679 m
Keep left onto Europaweg and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Doetinchem, Arnhem
20 km 45 m
Keep left onto A12 and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Beek
68 km 669 m
Keep right onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg
71 km 117 m
Keep right and take A 4 toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Köln-Merheim, Köln-Zentrum, -Deutz
224 m
Keep right and take B 55a toward Köln-Zentrum, -Deutz
4 km 763 m
Keep right and drive toward Messe / Deutz
186 m
Keep left and drive toward Messe / Deutz
1 km 111 m
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
420 m
Continue onto Mindener Straße
2 km 635 m
Keep left and drive toward Barbarossaplatz, Sevenrinsbrücke
165 m
Turn right onto Leonhard-Tietz-Straße
242 m
Turn left onto Peterstraße
70 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.95
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade to Dusseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$30.58
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$891.90
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.13–$82.82
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.13–$82.82
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.50
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$57.34
Train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$38.22
Train from Duivendrecht to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$26.76
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.31–$76.45
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.31–$76.45
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.58–$70.08
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$58.61–$66.26
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.87–$50.97
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.03–$31.85
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.79–$61.16
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Amsterdam to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.39–$22.93
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $19.57 and takes 3h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Cologne?
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Cologne?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
How far is it from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne is 254 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
How do I travel from Amsterdam to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $28.26 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Cologne bus from?
Amsterdam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Cologne train from?
Amsterdam to Cologne train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Train or bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $28.26 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 4h 47m.
Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne bus arrive?
Amsterdam to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne train arrive?
Amsterdam to Cologne train services, operated by NS, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Cologne is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Amsterdam to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Book your Amsterdam to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.24 per night.
Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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