Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 12
Cheapest price on Nov 12
€20
Average ticket price on Nov 12
€53
Fastest journey on Nov 12
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Nov 12
3 h 4 m
Trains on Nov 12
47
Distance
214 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Amsterdam will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.

Fast trains

On Thu, Nov 12, we found 47 trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam, including 6 direct services.

On Thu, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .

On Thu, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1254
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS12 · IC 60402
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS12 · IC 60402 · IC 3224
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 158
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 158 · IC 2742
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11
Distance
214 km
Average train duration
3h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
2h 33m
First train
6:07 AM
Last train
9:19 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam trains for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 920 · 20200 · IC 1722 · IC 27222:09 AM Cologne Hbf
6h46
8:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26800 · 18910 · IC 39245:15 AM Cologne Hbf
4h00
9:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10600 · 20062 · IC 35245:25 AM Cologne Hbf
3h39
9:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10252 · IC 604025:29 AM Cologne Hbf
3h59
9:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10252 · IC 60402 · IC 32245:29 AM Cologne Hbf
3h55
9:24 AM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26802 · 18914 · IC 39286:15 AM Cologne Hbf
4h00
10:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10602 · 20064 · IC 35286:25 AM Cologne Hbf
3h39
10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10902 · 18916 · IC 3930 · IC 31306:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h57
10:44 AM Amsterdam Zuid3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10902 · 18916 · IC 39306:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h58
10:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26804 · 18918 · IC 39327:15 AM Cologne Hbf
4h00
11:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10604 · 20066 · IC 35327:25 AM Cologne Hbf
3h39
11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10904 · 18920 · IC 3934 · IC 31347:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h57
11:44 AM Amsterdam Zuid3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10904 · 18920 · IC 39347:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h58
11:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1250 · IC 3234
On time
8:50 AM Cologne Hbf
3h04
11:54 AM Amsterdam Zuid		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1250
On time
8:50 AM Cologne Hbf
3h08
11:58 AM Amsterdam Centraal		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1250 · IC 2734
On time
8:50 AM Cologne Hbf
3h05
11:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26808 · 18926 · IC 39409:15 AM Cologne Hbf
4h00
1:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10608 · 20070 · IC 35409:25 AM Cologne Hbf
3h39
1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10908 · 18928 · IC 3942 · IC 31429:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h57
1:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10908 · 18928 · IC 39429:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h58
1:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15810:50 AM Cologne Hbf
3h08
1:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 158 · IC 324210:50 AM Cologne Hbf
3h04
1:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 158 · IC 274210:50 AM Cologne Hbf
3h05
1:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26812 · 18934 · IC 394811:15 AM Cologne Hbf
4h00
3:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10612 · 20074 · IC 354811:25 AM Cologne Hbf
3h39
3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10912 · 18936 · IC 395011:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h58
3:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10912 · 18936 · IC 3950 · IC 315011:47 AM Cologne Hbf
3h57
3:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15612:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h08
3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 156 · IC 275012:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h05
3:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 156 · IC 325012:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h04
3:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26816 · 18942 · IC 39561:15 PM Cologne Hbf
4h00
5:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10616 · 20078 · IC 35561:25 PM Cologne Hbf
3h39
5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10916 · 18944 · IC 3958 · IC 31581:47 PM Cologne Hbf
3h57
5:44 PM Amsterdam Zuid3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10916 · 18944 · IC 39581:47 PM Cologne Hbf
3h58
5:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 154 · IC 27582:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h05
5:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 154 · IC 32582:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h04
5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1542:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h08
5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26820 · 18950 · IC 39643:15 PM Cologne Hbf
4h00
7:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10620 · 20082 · IC 35643:25 PM Cologne Hbf
3h39
7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26825 · IC 3264+VIAS Rail GmbH200283:49 PM Cologne Hbf
3h35
7:24 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26825 · IC 3064+VIAS Rail GmbH200283:49 PM Cologne Hbf
3h46
7:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1524:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h08
7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn10624 · 20086 · IC 35725:25 PM Cologne Hbf
3h39
9:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26829 · IC 3072 · IC 3574+VIAS Rail GmbH200325:49 PM Cologne Hbf
3h45
9:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26829 · IC 3072+VIAS Rail GmbH200325:49 PM Cologne Hbf
3h46
9:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1254
On time
6:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h04
9:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26828 · 18966 · IC 29827:15 PM Cologne Hbf
4h35
11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10628 · 20090 · IC 35807:25 PM Cologne Hbf
3h39
11:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26833 · IC 3080+VIAS Rail GmbH200367:49 PM Cologne Hbf
3h48
11:37 PM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1252
On time
8:50 PM Cologne Hbf
3h04
11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn10632 · 20094 · IC 3588 · IC 11869:25 PM Cologne Hbf
5h53
3:18 AM Amsterdam Centraal4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 318 · R 18981 · IC 2992 · IC 29149:42 PM Cologne Hbf
9h07
6:49 AM Amsterdam Zuid4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 318 · R 18981 · IC 2992 · IC 29149:42 PM Cologne Hbf
9h08
6:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26834 · 18978 · IC 3992 · IC 299210:15 PM Cologne Hbf
8h35
6:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26834 · 18978 · IC 271810:15 PM Cologne Hbf
9h41
7:56 AM Amsterdam Centraal2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26834 · 18978 · IC 3992 · IC 299210:15 PM Cologne Hbf
8h34
6:49 AM Amsterdam Zuid5 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€20
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

VIAS Rail GmbH

About
VIAS Rail GmbH is a German rail service company based in Frankfurt, operating passenger rail services in the states of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia. The name \VIAS\" is derived from the Latin word \"via\" (way) and \"S\" for service. VIAS Rail GmbH operates numerous regional train lines, including services on the Odenwald Railway network and lines in the Rhein-Main Gebiet. They utilize various train types, such as Bombardier Itino and Stadler FLIRT vehicles. The company is a subsidiary of the RATH Group."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average VIAS Rail GmbH Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest VIAS Rail GmbH Price
€20
VIAS Rail GmbH frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam

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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam is €63; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam is 2h 33m to travel the 214 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam leaves at 6:07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam leaves at 9:19 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, you can take a night train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A trip to Amsterdam from Cologne Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 33m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam

Most Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam trains use the Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Amsterdam
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · €7 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · €5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · €5 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

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