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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
9:25AM
4h55m
2:20PM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Cheapest
Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM
3h45m
2:35PM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
2nd CheapestFastest
Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
3:10PM
4h40m
7:50PM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
5:15PM
4h10m
9:25PM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
Bus Cologne to Amsterdam: Trip Overview

Bus Cologne to Amsterdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:40 AM
Distance143 miles (230 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Cologne to Amsterdam Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:40AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$12
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration3h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h40m
Distance143 miles (230 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, BlaBlaBus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Amsterdam

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and sustainable way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Cologne to Amsterdam is about 4h 40m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 133 miles (215 km) that separate the two cities.

About 133 miles (215 km) separate Cologne and Amsterdam.

You can choose from 10 travel times and travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. The number of buses running from Cologne to Amsterdam may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Cologne to Amsterdam a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 3:40 AM and ending at 11:50 PM.

If you're headed to Amsterdam from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne Airport and arrive at Sloterdijk. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $10.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam is $23. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $10 and $73, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Amsterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop On and Hop Off, Cycling in Amsterdam, Last Minute Ticket Shop, Canal cruise and Canal Motorboats.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$23
03/18
$18
Today
$16
03/20
$26
03/21
$16
03/22
$17
03/23
$23
03/24
$17
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Amsterdam was searched and found on Mar 19, 2024 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $45 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2024-03-21.

Usually Flixbus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Amsterdam!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Amsterdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Amsterdam.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Amsterdam, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Amsterdam to Cologne

You can also go to Amsterdam by train

Train from Cologne to Amsterdam

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