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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 17 buses that leave Cologne for Amsterdam on Sun, Dec 28, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 28 the direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 28 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €212.
Distance: 214 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €483 Average price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Amsterdam buses for today, Saturday, December 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 8:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h09 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h45 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 3h55 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 50429 · 1647 | 10:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h15 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 5h25 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 2:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h04 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h50 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h11 | 8:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h16 | 8:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h35 | 8:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h20 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 28 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 3h50 | 6:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h15 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 6h00 | 11:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 4h05 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Amsterdam
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Buses from Cologne to Amsterdam run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 214 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 44m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi from Cologne to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Amsterdam with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Wupsi for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Amsterdam
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Amsterdam
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Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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