How to get from Amsterdam to Cologne
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 40m, from €22.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 213 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Amsterdam to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Colognebus
FlixBus·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Amsterdam to Cologne: train, bus
How the trip from Amsterdam to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Cologne, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €22 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Cologne
DepartureAmsterdamWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Amsterdam to Cologne
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Amsterdam to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Cologne?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €22. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Cologne?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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