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4.6Travel Information to Cologne from Amsterdam
 Distance | 133 miles (214 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $22 - $12 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $22 (€20) • 2 h 42 min |
 Popular travel companies | 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.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Amsterdam to Cologne: Journey Details
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.
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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:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
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:
- Trains from Amsterdam to Cologne most often leave from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Cologne:
- You can take a bus from Amsterdam to Cologne with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Cologne.
- You can take a flight from Amsterdam to Cologne with KLM Cityhopper. Cheap tickets can be found for $203 (€183) with KLM Cityhopper from Amsterdam to Cologne.
- You can travel by train between Amsterdam and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic or ÖBB Nightjet, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Cologne tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic or ÖBB Nightjet.
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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