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

The cheapest way to get from Amstelveen to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amstelveen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Amstelveen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amstelveen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Busstation and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Amstelveen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Amstelveen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amstelveen, Oranjebaan and arriving at Köln Hbf via Amsterdam Zuid and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Amstelveen to Cologne?

The distance between Amstelveen and Cologne is 259 km. The road distance is 245.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Amstelveen to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h and costs €29 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Amstelveen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amstelveen to Cologne bus from?

Amstelveen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amstelveen to Cologne train from?

Amstelveen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.

Train or bus from Amstelveen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amstelveen to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h and costs €29 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Amstelveen to Cologne bus arrive?

Amstelveen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Amstelveen to Cologne train arrive?

Amstelveen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amstelveen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amstelveen to Cologne is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Amstelveen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1825+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h
€30–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 32m
€24–43
Drive 245.9 km
1. Drive from Amstelveen to Colognecar 245.9 km
2h 43m
€45–64
Fly, line 41 train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 2m
€133–326
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 12m
€31–70
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 39m
€30–104

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

You can take a vehicle from Amstelveen, Oranjebaan to Köln Hbf via Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam Zuid, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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