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Amsterdam to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Köln Hbf takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration
258 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Amsterdam to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 9:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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