How to Travel from
Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf
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Amsterdam, Netherlands → Cologne Hbf, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf
Composite routes from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
262 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Route Navigator Amsterdam - Cologne Hbf
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Continue onto Monnikenstraat
Monnikenstraat, 20 м
20 м
Turn right onto Nieuwmarkt
Nieuwmarkt, 124 м
124 м
Turn right onto Oudezijds Achterburgwal
Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 189 м
189 м
Turn right onto Korte Stormsteeg
Korte Stormsteeg, 291 м
291 м
Turn left onto Binnenkant
Binnenkant, 142 м
142 м
Turn left onto Prins Hendrikkade
Prins Hendrikkade, 167 м
167 м
Turn right onto Odebrug
Odebrug, 255 м
255 м
Turn right onto De Ruijterkade
De Ruijterkade, 2 km 113 м
2 km 113 м
Keep left onto Piet Heintunnel
Piet Heintunnel, 3 km 670 м
3 km 670 м
Keep right onto A10
2 km 839 м
2 km 839 м
Keep right onto A10 and take A1 toward Hengelo, Almere
Hengelo, Almere, A1, 11 km 920 м
11 km 920 м
Keep right onto A1 and take A1 toward Hengelo, Zwolle, Amersfoort
Hengelo, Zwolle, Amersfoort, A1, 39 km 772 м
39 km 772 м
Keep right onto A1 and take A30 toward Barneveld, Ede, Arnhem
Barneveld, Ede, Arnhem, A30, 469 м
469 м
Keep right onto A1 and take A30 toward Arnhem, Ede, Barneveld
Arnhem, Ede, Barneveld, A30, 1 km 309 м
1 km 309 м
Keep right onto A30 and drive toward Harselaar, Barneveld
Harselaar, Barneveld, 8 km 708 м
8 km 708 м
Keep right onto A30 and drive toward Lunteren
Lunteren, 350 м
350 м
Turn left onto Postweg
Postweg, 1 km 947 м
1 km 947 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Westzoom
Westzoom, 2 km 948 м
2 km 948 м
Turn slight right onto Edeseweg
Edeseweg, 3 km 962 м
3 km 962 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lunterseweg
Lunterseweg, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto N224
3 km 332 м
3 km 332 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Verlengde Arnhemseweg
Verlengde Arnhemseweg, 8 km 95 м
8 km 95 м
Turn right onto A12 and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Nijmegen
Oberhausen, Nijmegen, A12, 8 km 687 м
8 km 687 м
Keep left onto Europaweg and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Doetinchem, Arnhem
Europaweg, Oberhausen, Doetinchem, Arnhem, A12, 20 km 42 м
20 km 42 м
Keep left onto A12 and take A12 toward Oberhausen, Beek
Oberhausen, Beek, A12, 68 km 668 м
68 km 668 м
Keep right onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg
Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, A 3, 68 km 646 м
68 km 646 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln-Mühlheim
Köln-Mühlheim, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn slight left
1 km
1 km
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Keupstraße
Keupstraße, 28 м
28 м
Turn right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 314 м
314 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 225 м
225 м
Keep left onto Bergischer Ring
Bergischer Ring, 2 km 50 м
2 km 50 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln Zentrum
Köln Zentrum, 2 km 551 м
2 km 551 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Zoo, Zentrum, Niehl, Kinderklinik, Seilbahn, Zoo/Flora
Zoo, Zentrum, Niehl, Kinderklinik, Seilbahn, Zoo/Flora, 304 м
304 м
Keep left onto B 55a
21 м
21 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Zentrum, Dom, Hauptbahnhof, Museen, Reinauhafen
Zentrum, Dom, Hauptbahnhof, Museen, Reinauhafen, 2 km 803 м
2 km 803 м
Keep right onto Goldgasse
Goldgasse, 154 м
154 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Goldgasse
Goldgasse, 84 м
84 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Krefeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade to Dusseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$31.85
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$955.61
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.13–$82.82
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$82.82
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.21–$58.61
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$70.08
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$61.16–$67.53
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.87–$52.24
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.31–$33.13
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$203.86
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Wehrhahn S to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Amsterdam to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.39–$22.93
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $19.57 and takes 3h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $52.17 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Cologne Hbf?
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Cologne Hbf?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
How far is it from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne Hbf is 254 km. The road distance is 262.5 km.
How do I travel from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf without a car?
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $28.26 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf bus from?
Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf train from?
Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Train or bus from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $28.26 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf bus arrive?
Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krefeld central bus station.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Cologne Hbf?
It is currently 00:03 at both, Amsterdam and Cologne Hbf.
Where does the Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf train arrive?
Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf train services, operated by NS, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf.
How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
Book your Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Cologne Hbf?
There are 1538+ hotels available in Cologne Hbf. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Cologne Hbf?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Cologne Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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