What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €28 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station 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 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

The distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Cologne is 258 km. The road distance is 256.8 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €28 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 33m
€28–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Colognerideshare 256.4 km
3h 28m
€16–19
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
4h 11m
Drive 256.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Colognecar 256.8 km
2h 39m
€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
€128–327
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
4h 10m
€30–90

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 257.6 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 2h 33m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Essen Hbf and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 11m.

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