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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €28 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Cologne Cathedral?

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 38m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne Cathedral is 258 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €28 - €95.

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

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €28 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral?

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

Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 40m
€28–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Colognerideshare 256.4 km
3h 25m
€16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
4h 59m
€21–35
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 59m
€127–326
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
4h 43m
€29–62
Drive 257.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedralcar 257.8 km
2h 41m
€47–68

Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 38m. 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 €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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