How much is the bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne start from CHF 15. The average price for this route is around CHF 25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Amsterdam to Cologne is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 228 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Amsterdam to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , RegioJet .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Amsterdam to Cologne at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne?

A bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne generates an estimated 5.6967 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Amsterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1074 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Amsterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Amsterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Amsterdam to Cologne from CHF 12 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:45pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 50m	12:35am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
10:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 45m	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
8:10pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	10h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
7:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	11:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
9:45pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 5m	1:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 40m	12:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	8:55am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	7h 55m	4:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	12:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	9:00am	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade 11	7h 15m	4:15pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	No tags
	8:55am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 55m	5:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 11m	12:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 50m	12:35am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	8:55am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 55m	5:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	2:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 55m	5:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	2:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 11m	12:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	12:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	8:00am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 50m	4:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 11m	12:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	12:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	8:00am	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade 11	8h 30m	4:30pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	No tags
	8:55am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	7h 55m	4:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 11m	12:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Cologne on May 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	9:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	8:55am	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	7h 55m	4:50pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 11m	12:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	12:45am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	4:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:13 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Amsterdam to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 49 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

2h 49mAverage Duration

214 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCHF 15 - CHF 97	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCHF 20 - CHF 141	Average Duration2h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Amsterdam

A
Bijlmer Arena
Hoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
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B
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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C
Duivendrecht
Stationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
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D
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands
E
Vondelpark
Amsterdam, Leidseplein, 1054 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands
Visit page
F
Elandsgracht Bus Station
Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht, 1053 LS Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,604 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,751 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

Based on 11751 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at CHF 23

BlaBlaBus Amsterdam Cologne recent customer reviews

Bus showed up over hour and a half late

Chris B.

December 21, 2019

Nice trip

Bojana J.

December 1, 2019

Horrible experience

Afzal Ahmed S.

September 24, 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51,995 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.9

RegioJet

4.1/51,074 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.8

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa, RegioJet, KLR Bus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amsterdam to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne start from CHF 15. The average price for this route is around CHF 25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Amsterdam to Cologne is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 228 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Amsterdam to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Amsterdam to Cologne at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne?
A bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne generates an estimated 5.6967 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1074 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-07

CHF 25

05-08

CHF 41

Today

CHF 33

05-10

CHF 26

05-11

CHF 15

05-12

CHF 13

05-13

CHF 26

05-14

CHF 15

The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Cologne was searched and found on May 12, 2026 with a price of CHF 13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 13 to CHF 69 for a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 13 which is on 2026-05-12.

Usually FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.