What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Amsterdam?
You can reach Cologne with just £20 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 28m005:37AmsterdamMuiderpoort Station09:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Muiderpoort Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 05:37:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m007:43AmsterdamMuiderpoort Station11:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Muiderpoort Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 07:43:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 4m006:01AmsterdamCentral Station09:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 06:01:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 4m008:01AmsterdamCentral Station11:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 08:01:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 46m005:37AmsterdamMuiderpoort Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Muiderpoort Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 05:37:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 24m001:41AmsterdamSouth Station09:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 01:41:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 16m016:50AmsterdamSouth Station21:06CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 16:50:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 56m017:10AmsterdamSouth Station21:06CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 17:10:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 46m017:20AmsterdamSouth Station21:06CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 17:20:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 14m001:09Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAmsterdam Schiphol Central Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Central Station, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 01:09:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 14m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m016:00Amsterdam18:50Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 16:00:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 42m001:41AmsterdamSouth Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 01:41:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m007:03AmsterdamSouth Station11:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 07:03:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 33m016:50AmsterdamSouth Station21:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 16:50:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 13m017:10AmsterdamSouth Station21:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 17:10:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m006:01AmsterdamCentral Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 06:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m008:01AmsterdamCentral Station11:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 08:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m018:01AmsterdamCentral Station21:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 18:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 21:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 32m016:01AmsterdamCentral Station19:33CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 16:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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What are the fastest trips from Amsterdam to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne from Amsterdam in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 4m006:01AmsterdamCentral Station09:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 06:01:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 4m008:01AmsterdamCentral Station11:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 08:01:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m007:43AmsterdamMuiderpoort Station11:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Muiderpoort Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 07:43:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 28m005:37AmsterdamMuiderpoort Station09:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Muiderpoort Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 05:37:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 46m005:37AmsterdamMuiderpoort Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Muiderpoort Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 08/05/2026 05:37:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 46m017:20AmsterdamSouth Station21:06CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 17:20:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 56m017:10AmsterdamSouth Station21:06CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 17:10:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 16m016:50AmsterdamSouth Station21:06CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 16:50:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 24m001:41AmsterdamSouth Station09:05CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 01:41:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 14m001:09Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAmsterdam Schiphol Central Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Amsterdam Schiphol Central Station, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands) at 09/05/2026 01:09:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 14m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m016:00Amsterdam18:50Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 16:00:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 13m017:10AmsterdamSouth Station21:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 17:10:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m007:03AmsterdamSouth Station11:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 07:03:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 33m016:50AmsterdamSouth Station21:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 16:50:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 42m001:41AmsterdamSouth Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from South Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 10/05/2026 01:41:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m006:01AmsterdamCentral Station09:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 06:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m008:01AmsterdamCentral Station11:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 08:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 22m018:01AmsterdamCentral Station21:23CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 18:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 21:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 32m016:01AmsterdamCentral Station19:33CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) at 11/05/2026 16:01:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Amsterdam to Cologne
What are the most popular stations in Amsterdam and Cologne?
In Amsterdam, you will usually depart from Sloterdijk Station, Bijlmer ArenA Station or Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Amsterdam? With 5 connections between 2 Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Amsterdam and Cologne, you can pay as low as £20 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Cologne in just 2h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Amsterdam and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Amsterdam and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Diemen or to Huerth, and look at flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The most popular companies between Amsterdam and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Amsterdam to Cologne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Amsterdam to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Amsterdam to Cologne
How can I reach Cologne from Amsterdam?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Cologne from Amsterdam.
How far is Cologne from Amsterdam?
The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne is 213.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Amsterdam and Cologne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Amsterdam to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne with just £20 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Amsterdam and to Cologne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Amsterdam and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
