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 €26 - €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 Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Amstelveen to Cologne?

The distance between Amstelveen and Cologne is 255 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 which takes 3h 20m and costs €28 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amstelveen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amstelveen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €28 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €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 Koeln Hbf 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 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

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There are 5 ways to get from Amstelveen 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 20m
€29–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 32m
€26–43
Drive 245.9 km
1. Drive from Amstelveen to Colognecar 245.9 km
2h 43m
€45–65
Fly, 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 Hbftrain
2h 55m
€129–328
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
€29–69

Amstelveen to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 255.3 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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