Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on September 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		3:01pm	Hbf	5h 9m	8:10pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	3:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	5h 16m	9:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 48m	4:07pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		12:08pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 12m	4:20pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 2m	4:36pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		12:37pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 52m	3:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		12:18pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 18m	4:36pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on September 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	3h 56m	8:10pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 39m	9:28am	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	4h 16m	12:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:07am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 52m	8:59am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 47m	10:06am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 42m	10:35am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		7:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 12m	11:20am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:17am	Hbf	2h 42m	8:59am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	4h 1m	8:15pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	9:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	4h 16m	12:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 7m	10:15am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 55m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 32m	10:25am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 43m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	4h 16m	12:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	3:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	4h 1m	8:15pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 7m	10:15am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 55m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 32m	10:25am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 43m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	4h 16m	12:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	3:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	4h 1m	8:15pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 7m	10:15am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 55m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 32m	10:25am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 43m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	4h 16m	12:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	3:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	4h 1m	8:15pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 7m	10:15am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 55m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 32m	10:25am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 43m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:22 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Amsterdam

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

227 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $122	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $270	Average Duration3h 46m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Amsterdam?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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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

Amsterdam

A
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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B
Amstel
Julianaplein 1A, 1097 Oost / Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands
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C
Duivendrecht
Stationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
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D
Bijlmer Arena
Hoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
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E
Centraal
Prins Hendrikkade 4, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

NL train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Amsterdam by train

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 train ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Amsterdam start at $37. The average price for this train route is around $113. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The average train trip from Cologne to Amsterdam takes 3h 46m and covers 215 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Amsterdam route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 75 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The earliest train from Cologne to Amsterdam departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 8:53pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Amsterdam?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Amsterdam?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Amsterdam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Amsterdam?
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.

Best price found

09-23

$165

09-24

$166

Today

$136

09-26

No data

09-27

$51

09-28

$92

09-29

$82

09-30

$78

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Amsterdam was searched and found on Sep 27, 2026 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $259 for a train ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2026-09-27.