How to get from Cologne to Amsterdam
- 213 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 50m
- 67 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 50m
direct
Train
€55
Cheapest
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 213 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
213 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €71Checked Oct 1 | 11h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 50mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€71Checked Oct 111h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 50m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Cologne to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€75November 2026
€71Departures from Cologne to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 67 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:40 and the last at 18:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 67 | 01:40 | 18:40 |
| NS Inttrain | 9 | 05:23 | 20:29 |
| DB+NS ICtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:40
- 02:40
- 02:45
- 03:40
- 04:10
- 04:30
- 05:10
- 05:30
- 06:10
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 07:05
- 07:25
- 07:35
- 08:25
- 08:35
- 09:00
- 09:25
- 09:55
- 10:00
- 10:55
- 11:20
- 11:50
- 11:55
- 12:20
- 12:50
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 14:55
- 15:15
- 15:40
- 15:55
- 16:25
- 16:55
- 17:25
- 18:40
All departuresNS Int
- 05:23
- 06:29
- 08:29
- 10:29
- 12:29
- 14:29
- 16:29
- 18:29
- 20:29
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne-AmsterdamBook →DB+NS ICCologne-AmsterdamBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+NS IC, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Amsterdam, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:40 and the last at 18:40, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Amsterdam?
67 a day with FlixBus, between 01:40 and 18:40.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Amsterdam leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 05:23 and the last at 20:29, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Cologne to Amsterdam?
9 a day with NS Int, between 05:23 and 20:29.
How far is Amsterdam from Cologne?
About 213 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Amsterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+NS IC, KLM.
Can you get from Cologne to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Amsterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026