From Amsterdam to Köln by train, bus and carpooling
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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Amsterdam to Köln is on Monday 28 September 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!
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| 🚄 Train | 🚌 Bus | 🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips | 🚗 Carpooling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | 289€ - 289€ | 12€ - 127€ | 17€ - 171€ | 21€ - 58€ |
| Duration | 5h46 - 5h46 | 3h40 - 7h25 | 3h55 - 7h30 | 2h30 - 3h20 |
| Itinerary | 1 stop | Direct | 1 stop at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Bruxelles-Midi | Direct |
| Departure station | Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk | Amsterdam Centraal | ||
| Arrival station | Cologne, Cologne South, Airport | Cologne, Cologne South, Airport | ||
| Companies | Thalys, European Sleeper | FlixBus, Regiojet | FlixBus, Thalys, Bus Blablacar | Blablacar |
| First trip | 21h17 | 13h48 | 13h49 | 13h49 |
| Last trip | 21h17 | 21h18 | 21h17 | 20h41 |
| Number of daily trips | 1 | 20 | 4 | 3 |
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I emit 98.65% less CO2
Your personal carbon footprint will be 0.64kg of CO2 for this trip by train Amsterdam-Köln. Yes, it's much better than if you had opted for a plane or even your own car. By the way, if you want to compare carbon emissions by type of transport, you can use our tool at the top of the page.
Amsterdam Köln by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules
Are you going on a trip to Köln?
Choose from a ticket by train Thalys, train European Sleeper, bus FlixBus, bus Regiojet, bus Bus Blablacar, and carpooling Blablacar, as all these train, bus and carpooling companies serve this from Amsterdam to Köln route.
It's really perfect for you, as these train, bus and carpooling companies from Amsterdam to Köln allow you to travel in just 0h.
Not that long for a journey of 218 kilometers in the end!
Don't feel like making stops or layovers during your trip? Perfect, this route Amsterdam Köln is direct and affordable.
For a price of only 12 € , you'll be able to travel easily between Amsterdam and Köln in 2h30 minimum in train, bus and carpooling.
At this price, it's an opportunity not to be missed!
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How to travel from Amsterdam to Köln with Tictactrip
bus Amsterdam Köln 🚌
The journey direct Amsterdam Köln is offered by the following companies: FlixBus and Regiojet.
On average, the travel time for direct Amsterdam Köln is 4h42, ranging from 3h40 to 7h25 at most.
The price often fluctuates between 12€ and 127€, with an average direct Amsterdam Köln price of 26€.
From Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, you will normally arrive at Cologne, Cologne South, Airport.
It also serves stations Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Duisburg, Cologne, Cologne North, Leverkusen, and Cologne, Cologne South, Airport.
The first daily departure of bus from Amsterdam to Köln
will take place at 13h48 while the last one will be at 21h18.
Every day, you have the choice between 20 buses from Amsterdam to Köln.
train Amsterdam Köln 🚄
For a one-way from Amsterdam to Köln by train, you have an direct Amsterdam Köln route with a price ranging from 289€ to 289€, and the travel duration for Amsterdam ➜ Köln is between 5h46 and 5h46.The average booking price for an direct Amsterdam Köln ticket is 289€ for an average travel time of 5h46. the companies Thalys and European Sleeper operate this journey. It initially departs from and arrives at . Your first option of the day is a train from Amsterdam to Köln departing at 21h17 while the last one leaves at 21h17. Depending on the days, you will have a choice of 1 trains from Amsterdam to Köln per day.
multimodal Amsterdam Köln 🚌 + 🚄
the companies FlixBus and Thalys and Bus Blablacar accomplish a direct Amsterdam Köln journey.Want to know the price of from Amsterdam to Köln journey?
It falls in the range between 17€ and 171€. The duration of a Amsterdam ➜ Köln journey is mostly between 3h55 and 7h30.
Its departure point is located at Amsterdam Centraal.
This multimodal will then drop you off at Cologne, Cologne South, Airport.
It also serves stations Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi), and Bruxelles-Midi.
Are you an early bird? The very first trip departs at 13h49.
If, on the contrary, you prefer to travel at night or leave late in the day, the very last departure is at 21h17. Generally, there is every day 4 combined trips from Amsterdam to Köln.
carpooling Amsterdam Köln 🚗
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