There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Arnhem
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity
2h 55m€28–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N28 / ...
5h 50m€22–35Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuidcar 252.7 km
2h 46m€46–66Line 41 train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 44m€130–327Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 6m€28–163Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 11m€31–66Train to Brussels Airport, fly
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 59m€162–485
Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid is to line 41 train and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €130 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Amsterdam, Station Zuid via Leverkusen and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Zuid via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Cologne and Amsterdam Zuid is 254 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 55m and costs €28 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid, including transfers.
Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 55m and costs €28 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–250
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cologne to Amsterdam Zuid.
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