What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne is to train via Utrecht which costs €27 - €60 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Amstel and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

The distance between Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Cologne is 252 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne bus from?

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne?

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Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 13m
€28–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 20m
Drive 253.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Colognecar 253.5 km
2h 34m
€46–66
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 56m
€129–338
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 16m
€28–58

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Distance: 252 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Amstelstation, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Amstel to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 20m.

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