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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam RAI Station station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Station Zuid and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam RAI and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne?

The distance between Amsterdam RAI Station and Cologne is 263 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €29 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam RAI to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 46m
€29–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 22m
€25–46
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam RAI Station to Colognecar 246.4 km
2h 42m
€44–64
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 50m
€127–331
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Amsterdam RAI to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 49m
€29–60

Amsterdam RAI Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 263.2 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam RAI to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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