What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €28 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Amsterdam and Köln Hbf is 258 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €28 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Köln Hbf bus from?

Amsterdam to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Köln Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €28 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Köln Hbf is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf?

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

Amsterdam to Köln Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Köln Hbf by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 38m
€28–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Colognerideshare 256.4 km
3h 27m
€16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
4h 10m
€27–44
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 57m
€23–95
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 39m
€30–82
Drive 250.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Köln Hbfcar 250.9 km
2h 52m
€46–67
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 57m
€137–348

Amsterdam to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 257.6 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 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 Düsseldorf central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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