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4.6Travel Information to Amsterdam from Cologne
 Distance | 133 miles (214 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $22 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€13) • 4 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $22 (€20) • 2 h 39 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 133 miles (214 km) by train or bus between Cologne and Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Amsterdam.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Cologne to Amsterdam
The distance between Cologne and Amsterdam is 263 kilometers. Numerous transport options will ensure a safe and quick trip between the two cities. Public transportation options include train, city bus, and air travel. Bus travel is an affordable and fast option. High-speed trains will arrive at your destination in under 3 hours, and are also affordable.
Trains from Cologne to Amsterdam | Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam | Flights from Cologne to Amsterdam
Cologne to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€23 |
3:55 h |
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€29 |
2:50 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam depart from either Köln ZOB (central bus station) or Köln Flughafen (airport) and take at least 4 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Over 10 buses travel from Berlin to Amsterdam per day, with the first bus departing Cologne at 2:50 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Cologne to Amsterdam include Flixbus, RegioJet, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam; however, when travel time to and from Cologne and Amsterdam's airporst is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed train is actually the fastest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam. Flights depart from either Cologne/Bonn airport or Düsseldorf airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport after approximately 50 minutes of flight time. Usually 5 direct flights travel from Cologne to Amsterdam per day, with the first flight departing Cologne at 11:30 a.m. KLM is the main airline that offers direct flights from Cologne to Amsterdam.
Most popular way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam. Taking a train is at least an hour faster than traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam by bus and approximately 1½ hours faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Cologne and Amsterdam's airports is taken into consideration. Rrains traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam depart from Köln Haupbahnhof and take at least 2:50 h tro arrive at Amsterdam's Centraal train station. Approximately 8 direct Deutsche Bahn trains travel from Cologne to Amsterdam per day, with the first train departing Cologne at approximately 6:30 a.m.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Amsterdam
There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Amsterdam: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam is by train, which takes on average 2 h 39 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h.
The distance is approximately 133 miles (214 km) from Cologne to Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Amsterdam is:
- 14 buses a day.
- 12 flights a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and 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 Cologne to Amsterdam:
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Amsterdam:
- FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Wupsi can take you to Amsterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Cologne to Amsterdam for $14 (€13).
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or National Express can take you to Amsterdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Amsterdam for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 11 direct buses a day to Amsterdam with FlixBus.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services to Amsterdam 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 trip.
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