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How to get from
Cologne to Amsterdam
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Compare prices to get from Cologne to Amsterdam
€61|5h 30m
€20|2h 39m
€14|3h 40m
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Ryanair15h 10m
Cologne Bonn AirportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
€179One way
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1 stop
Lufthansa5h 15m
Cologne Bonn AirportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
€1,383One way
Book
1 stop
- Prices shown from Cologne to Amsterdam are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cologne to Amsterdam
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam costs only €16 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 43m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
€21
Average duration
3h 43m
Departure time
18:50 - 15:58
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€16
Average duration
4h 51m
Departure time
05:30 - 00:00
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Amsterdam?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Amsterdam is Sunday, with an average price of €19.
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€20
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€19
What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Amsterdam is Monday, with an average price of €16.
€16
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From Cologne to Amsterdam: Travel Information
Companies operating from Cologne to Amsterdam
Find stations and airports near Cologne and Amsterdam
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular train stations near Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centraal
Amsterdam Muiderpoort
Amsterdam Amstel
Amsterdam RAI
Amsterdam Science Park
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
Popular bus stations near Amsterdam
Amsterdam Central (De Ruijterkade)
Amsterdam Central Station De Ruijterkade
Amsterdam Central Train Station
AMSTERDAM PRINS HENDRIKPLANTSOEN
Amsterdam Central Bus Station
FAQ – How to Get from Cologne to Amsterdam
What’s the distance between Cologne and Amsterdam?
It’s about 230km (143 mi) from Cologne to Amsterdam.How do I get from Cologne to Amsterdam?
You can travel from Cologne to Amsterdam in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam is by Trains, with an average journey time of 3h 43m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 4h 51m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam is by Buses, with an average price of €16. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €21 on avergae.Flights costs around €186 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Cologne and Amsterdam?
When traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrives at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol , Trains typically departs from Heumarkt, Köln and arrives at Amsterdam Centraal , Buses typically departs from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrives at Amsterdam Central (De Ruijterkade) .When should you book tickets from Cologne to Amsterdam to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Amsterdam are usually cheapest (Sunday), with an average price of €19 Flights from Cologne to Amsterdam are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €16 .Are Cologne and Amsterdam in the same time zone?
The time difference between Cologne and Amsterdam is 0m.