How much is the bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne start at R 293. The average price for this route is around R 493. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Amsterdam to Cologne is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 231 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Amsterdam to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , RegioJet .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Amsterdam to Cologne at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne?

A bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Amsterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1062 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Cologne?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Amsterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Amsterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Amsterdam to Cologne from R 245 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 2 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 50m	00:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
20:10	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	10h 15m	06:25	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
16:15	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 35m	20:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
19:30	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	23:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 3 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	19:40	Terminál 2	Cheapest
	18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:55	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 45m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	00:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 4 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:00	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade	7h 30m	15:30	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
	18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:55	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 45m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	14:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	19:40	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		08:55	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 45m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
		09:25	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	8h 15m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 6 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:00	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade	7h 15m	15:15	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
	18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	14:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	19:40	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	00:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 7 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	19:40	Terminál 2	Cheapest
18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
00:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 55m	04:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
09:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 30m	13:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
09:50	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 55m	14:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:45	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 50m	00:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:55	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 45m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	14:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	19:40	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	14:15	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	18:56	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Amsterdam to Cologne on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:30	Amsterdam De Ruijterkade	5h 45m	12:15	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	Cheapest
	18:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	3h 40m	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:55	Sloterdijk - Amsterdam City Center	8h 45m	17:40	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	14:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 40m	19:40	Terminál 2	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:00	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	4h 41m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:10 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 234, 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 priceR 293 - R 2 194	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 429 - R 2 780	Average duration2h 49m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 234 - R 601	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Amsterdam

A
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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B
Bijlmer Arena
Hoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
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C
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands
D
Duivendrecht
Stationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
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E
Vondelpark
Amsterdam, Leidseplein, 1054 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands
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F
Elandsgracht Bus Station
Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht, 1053 LS Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 855 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 327 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11327 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 Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 424

BlaBlaBus Amsterdam Cologne recent customer reviews

Bus showed up over hour and a half late

Chris B.

21 December 2019

Nice trip

Bojana J.

1 December 2019

Horrible experience

Afzal Ahmed S.

24 September 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 969 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

RegioJet

4/51 065 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amsterdam to Cologne by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne start at R 293. The average price for this route is around R 493. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Amsterdam to Cologne is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 231 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Amsterdam to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Amsterdam to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Amsterdam to Cologne at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne?
A bus trip from Amsterdam to Cologne produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1062 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Amsterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Cologne was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 286

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

You can expect to pay from R 286 to R 1 546 for a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 286, which is on 2026-01-07.

Usually FlixBus 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.