4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 14 buses that leave Cologne for Amsterdam on Thu, Apr 02, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:30 PM8h45Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:15 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM4h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$401One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:15 PM4h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$481One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus3:01 PM5h09Cologne Hbf8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$491One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:14 PM5h16Cologne Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:40 AM3h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM3h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)3:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$781One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM4h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM4h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:25 PM4h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $154.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $510 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 6m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Cologne to Amsterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
Cologne to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Amsterdam buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 1:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h50 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h10 | 10:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h00 | 8:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h05 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h55 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:30 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h45 | 9:15 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 1:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h09 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 2:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h16 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Amsterdam
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Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi from Cologne to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Amsterdam with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam: Journey Details
Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam are operated by Eurolines and Flixbus, with direct journey times of between 3 and 6 hours. There are around nine departures a day, from about 6:30 a.m., until just before 7:00 p.m.
Taking the Bus from Cologne
Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam depart from Breslauer Platz Bus Station, located next to the main railroad station in the city centre. Both are on Cologne's transport network of frequent underground and suburban trains, buses and trams. Cologne also has several night bus routes. A cab rank is located at the station.
Getting into Amsterdam by Bus
Amsterdam is a charming city full of history, architecture, cafes and restaurants, and is the ideal place for exploring either on foot or by water ferries and cabs. Amsterdam has several world-class museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, the National Maritime Museum and Anne Frank's House. There is also a lively cafe culture throughout the day and evening. Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station. This is slightly further out of the city than Amsterdam Centraal Station, but linked by local trains and buses, as well as trams. Amsterdam's bus routes cover the outer areas of the city, and run throughout the night, while trams operate within the historic centre. Hop-on hop-off water ferries are a perfect way to get around the city. A cab rank is located outside Sloterdijk Bus Station.
Taking the Bus from Cologne
Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam depart from Breslauer Platz Bus Station, located next to the main railway station in the city center. Both are on Cologne's transport network of frequent underground and suburban trains, buses and trams. Cologne also has several night bus routes. A taxi rank is also located at the station.
Getting into Amsterdam by Bus
Amsterdam is a charming city full of history, architecture, cafes and restaurants, and is the ideal place for exploring either on foot, bicycle or by water ferries and taxis. Amsterdam has several world-class museums, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, the National Maritime Museum and Anne Frank's House. There is also a lively cafe culture throughout the day and evening. Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station. This is slightly further out of the city than Amsterdam Centraal Station but linked by local trains and buses, as well as trams. Amsterdam's bus routes cover the outer areas of the city and run throughout the night, while trams operate within the historic center. Hop-on hop-off water ferries are a perfect way to get around the city. A taxi rank is also located outside Sloterdijk Bus Station.
FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum housing Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present
- Anne Frank House, a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank
- Van Gogh Museum, the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world
- Vondelpark, a popular urban park offering open-air theatre, playgrounds, and cafes
- Dam Square, a central public square featuring the Royal Palace and the National Monument.
- Canal Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Amsterdam's iconic canals and architecture
- Visit the vibrant Jordaan district, known for its narrow streets, independent art galleries, and cozy cafes
- Explore the bustling Albert Cuyp Market, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to Dutch delicacies
- Experience the Heineken Experience, an interactive tour through the history of one of the world's most famous breweries
- Discover the NEMO Science Museum, a hands-on science center perfect for families and curious minds.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Amsterdam
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Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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