How to get from Amsterdam to Cologne
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Cologne by price and travel time.
- 213 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 03m
- 69 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 03m
direct
Flight
€123
Cheapest
3h 40m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 03m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 213 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
213 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €123Checked Oct 13 | 1h 03mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 2h 50mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 3h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€123Checked Oct 131h 03m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€27Omio catalogue, Oct 192h 50m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 193h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight1h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Amsterdam to Cologne
FlixBus runs 69 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 69 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| NS Inttrain | 8 | 06:38 | 21:01 |
| DB+NS ICtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:45
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:45
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 13:15
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:50
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:30
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresNS Int
- 06:38
- 08:31
- 10:31
- 12:38
- 14:38
- 16:38
- 18:38
- 21:01
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+NS IC; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Cologne works
Start with a flight from Amsterdam to Cologne, about 1h 3m. In total it's roughly €123 over 1h 3m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 03m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Cologne?
69 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Cologne leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 06:38 and the last at 21:01, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Cologne?
8 a day with NS Int, between 06:38 and 21:01.
How far is Cologne from Amsterdam?
About 213 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 03m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cologne?
About 1h 03m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Cologne?
Amsterdam is AMS and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written AMS to CGN.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DB+NS IC.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 42m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026