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

The cheapest way to get from Via Amsterdam to Cologne is to train via Utrecht Centraal which costs €28 - €60 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Via Amsterdam to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Via Amsterdam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Via Amsterdam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diemen, Nienoord and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Amsterdam Centraal Station and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Via Amsterdam and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Via Amsterdam to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Diemen Zuid and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Via Amsterdam to Cologne?

The distance between Via Amsterdam and Cologne is 259 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Via Amsterdam to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Via Amsterdam to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Via Amsterdam to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Via Amsterdam to Cologne?

The best way to get from Via Amsterdam to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Via Amsterdam to Cologne bus arrive?

Via Amsterdam to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Via Amsterdam to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Via Amsterdam to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Via Amsterdam to Cologne is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Via Amsterdam to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

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1. Take the train from Diemen Zuid to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 45m
€28–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 44m
Drive 250.2 km
1. Drive from Via Amsterdam to Colognecar 250.2 km
2h 33m
€45–65
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
3h 2m
€127–306
Train via Utrecht Centraal
1. Take the train from Diemen Zuid to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 49m
€28–59

Via Amsterdam to Cologne by foot and train

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Distance: 258.7 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Via Amsterdam to Koeln Hbf via Diemen Zuid and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Via Amsterdam to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Diemen, Nienoord, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 5h 44m.

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