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ITCologne to Amsterdam Train & Bus Tickets
From Cologne (Germany) to Amsterdam (Netherlands) · about 263 km
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Buses on this route have typically taken about 3–4 hours, with fares from about €5. We have no recent train or bus fares for Cologne to Amsterdam to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.
Cologne to Amsterdam: what to expect
Cologne and Amsterdam are about 263 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Germany to Netherlands. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 263 km this is a medium-distance journey.
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How to find cheap Cologne–Amsterdam tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Amsterdam
- The Royal Palace on Dam Square, built as a city hall in the 17th century, stands on 13,659 wooden piles. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Amsterdam Centraal, opened in 1889, is built on three artificial islands in the IJ and rests on 8,687 wooden piles. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Amsterdam's canals link about 90 islands with some 1,500 bridges, and were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Cologne to Amsterdam
How long does the journey from Cologne to Amsterdam take?
Roughly 3–4 hours by bus (indicative), over about 263 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.
What is the cheapest ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €5 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.