Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	9:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 1m	10:35pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 52m	9:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	9:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 1m	10:35pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 52m	9:29pm	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 16
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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 40m	9:29am	Amsterdam Centraal	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		3:01pm	Hbf	5h 9m	8:10pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 1m	10:35am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 52m	9:29am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 13m	10:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 40m	9:29am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 17
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
	Wifi 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
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 12m	10:20am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:05am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 1m	10:35am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 51m	9:28am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 13m	10:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:01pm	Hbf	4h 29m	9:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	Wifi 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 + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 47m	10:06am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 51m	9:28am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		7:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 12m	11:20am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:07am	Hbf	4h 28m	10:35am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 39m	9:28am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 19
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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:49pm	Hbf	2h 40m	3:29pm	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
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 52m	10:26am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 55m	9:32am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 8m	10:45am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 20
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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	3h 1m	9:50am	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 + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 11m	10:45am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	9:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	3h 1m	9:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 21
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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	3h 1m	9:50am	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 + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 11m	10:45am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	9:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	3h 1m	9:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on October 22
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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	3h 1m	9:50am	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 + Arriva Nederland + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 11m	10:45am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	9:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	3h 1m	9:50am	Amsterdam Centraal	No tags

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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 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $84	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $176	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

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

NL train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $26. The average price for this train route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Amsterdam is 3h 46m, covering a distance of 133 miles (215 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Amsterdam route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 78 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Amsterdam?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Amsterdam at 6:01am. And 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 13 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 most timely service from Cologne to Amsterdam?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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

10/13

$69

10/14

$73

Today

$75

10/16

$69

10/17

$63

10/18

$64

10/19

$49

10/20

$49

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Amsterdam was searched and found on Oct 19, 2026 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $172 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 $49 which is on 2026-10-19.