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Compare 3 ways to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Amsterdam and Cologne?
Amsterdam
- BJulianaplein 1A, 1097 Oost / Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands
- CStationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
- D
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands - EHoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
- F
Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amsterdam to Cologne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Amsterdam to Cologne is 3h 34m, covering a distance of 134 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 33m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Amsterdam to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The earliest train from Amsterdam to Cologne departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 21:08.
Which is the best train operator from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Cologne was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £56 to £134 for a train ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £56, which is on 2025-12-16.
