Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam to Cologne.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Amsterdam to CologneAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Amsterdam to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Train Companies
A good way to travel this route is with Deutsche Bahn. The company offers 1 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $41.00 and the shortest trip taking about 3h23. Deutsche Bahn gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Amsterdam to Cologne Train
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Amsterdam - Cologne
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Cologne was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $23 to $166 for a train ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-05-05.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Amsterdam to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Amsterdam and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Amsterdam to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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