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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Cathedral and Amsterdam takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Cathedral to Amsterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
258 km
Distance
€50
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Cologne Cathedral to Amsterdam train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne Cathedral and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Cathedral is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 40m • Direct
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    train train 2h 40m • Direct
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    train train 2h 40m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne Cathedral to Amsterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.

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