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 €21 - €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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

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 5m and costs €28 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m 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 Utrecht Centraal 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 5m and costs €28 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €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 Koeln Hbf 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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There are 5 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 Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 5m
€28–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 18m
€22–38
Drive 247.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Zuid to Colognecar 247.6 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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h
€132–339
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
€28–101

Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne by train

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Distance: 253.7 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–55 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 €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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