What is the distance between Cologne and Amsterdam?

The distance covered from Cologne to Amsterdam is 215 km (133 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), in Amsterdam.

Bus Cologne to Amsterdam from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	CheapestFastest
9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 45m	2:10pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
11:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 55m	3:45pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 50m	8:05pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
4:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 35m	9:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 55m	10:00am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 50m	7:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
6:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	10:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:16pm	Hbf	5h 14m	9:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
	1:30pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	7h 45m	9:15pm	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade	No tags
	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 54m	7:19pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	No tags
	8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:16pm	Hbf	5h 14m	9:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 54m	7:19pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	No tags
	8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
	3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 50m	7:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:16pm	Hbf	5h 14m	9:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
	12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
	9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 54m	7:19pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	No tags
	8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
	3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 50m	7:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	8h	10:00pm	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade	Cheapest
12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 54m	7:19pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	No tags
8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 50m	7:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 55m	10:00am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
9:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	9h 54m	7:19pm	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	No tags
8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 50m	7:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Amsterdam on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 55m	10:00am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Cheapest
12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	3h 40m	3:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	Fastest
8:05am	Terminál 2	5h 25m	1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 50m	7:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags
6:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	10:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Amsterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

213 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $156	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $180	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $45	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11135 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $51

BlaBlaBus Cologne Amsterdam recent customer reviews

I love it

Youness L.

November 28, 2019

Good option for a last minute bus

Luisa G.

October 31, 2019

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11135 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $51

BlaBlaBus Cologne Amsterdam recent customer reviews

I love it

Youness L.

November 28, 2019

Good option for a last minute bus

Luisa G.

October 31, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Amsterdam?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Amsterdam

A - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

B - Bijlmer Arena

C - Sloterdijk

D - Duivendrecht

E - Vondelpark

F - Elandsgracht Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Amsterdam by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Amsterdam?
The distance covered from Cologne to Amsterdam is 215 km (133 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Amsterdam?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), in Amsterdam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$49

11-17

$40

Today

$28

11-19

$27

11-20

$26

11-21

$32

11-22

$29

11-23

$30

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Amsterdam was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Amsterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $78 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.