What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne?

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

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Zuid and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam Zuid 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 18m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Zuid and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Zuid and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne?

The distance between Amsterdam Zuid and Cologne is 254 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €28 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €28 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 37m
€28–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 18m
€23–38
Drive 247.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Zuid to Colognecar 247.6 km
2h 43m
€45–65
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
2h 53m
€129–334
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 6m
€28–94
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78
4h 28m
€48–173

Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne by train

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Distance: 253.8 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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