What is the cheapest way to get from Amersfoort to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amersfoort to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amersfoort to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Amersfoort to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Amersfoort and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amersfoort station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Amersfoort and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Amersfoort to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amersfoort Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Amersfoort to Cologne?

The distance between Amersfoort and Cologne is 239 km. The road distance is 209.8 km.

How do I travel from Amersfoort to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Amersfoort to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €26 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Amersfoort to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Amersfoort to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amersfoort to Cologne bus from?

Amersfoort to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Amersfoort to Cologne train from?

Amersfoort to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amersfoort to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amersfoort to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €26 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Amersfoort to Cologne bus arrive?

Amersfoort to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Amersfoort to Cologne train arrive?

Amersfoort to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amersfoort to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amersfoort to Cologne is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Amersfoort to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Amersfoort to Cologne?

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Amersfoort to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Amersfoort to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 27m
€26–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 4m
Drive 209.8 km
1. Drive from Amersfoort to Colognecar 209.8 km
2h 13m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 26m
€135–334
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 9m
€26–165
Line 80 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amersfoort, Centrum to De Klomp, Stat. V'daal-de Klompbus 80
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 29m
€53–89

Amersfoort to Cologne by train

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Distance: 239.2 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Amersfoort, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amersfoort Centraal to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht Centraal station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 4m.

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