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TomorrowMay 18
from $23
MonMay 19
from $23
TueMay 20
from $23
WedMay 21
from $22
ThuMay 22
from $22
FriMay 23
from $25
SatMay 24
from $23
SunMay 25

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Amsterdam
    Departure location: Amsterdam Centraal
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Amsterdam
    Departure location: Amsterdam Centraal
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Amsterdam
    Departure location: Sloterdijk
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Amsterdam
    Departure location: Amsterdam Centraal
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Amsterdam
    Departure location: Amsterdam Centraal
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam to Cologne.

Average Price$7 - $112Average Duration4h 41m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average Price$25 - $141Average Duration3h 21m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $40Average Duration2h 50m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Amsterdam to Cologne

Among 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.

4carpool per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Amsterdam to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$72
Average train trip duration3h 21m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:01am
Distance133 miles (214 km)
Latest train departure8:41pm

Amsterdam to Cologne Train

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

Best price found
05/15
$92
05/16
$87
Today
$69
05/18
$111
05/19
$23
05/20
$23
05/21
No data
05/22
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Cologne was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $23

To 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 $137 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 $23 which is on 2025-05-19.

Usually DBAH - ICE 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 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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