Amsterdam to Cologne Bus and Coach

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Amsterdam to Cologne Route Overview

Amsterdam to Cologne bus is a popular way of travelling between Netherlands and Germany.There are up to 31 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Amsterdam at 00:45h, arriving at Cologne at 04:40h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 02:10h the same day.
Departure station and country Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arrival station and country CologneGermany
Travel Distance 163 mi
Average Trip Duration 04h 57min
Total Departures 31
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price £11
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Amsterdam to Cologne

The shortest travel distance between Amsterdam and Cologne is 163 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 03:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:15h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cologne earlier, there are 6 overnight coaches from Amsterdam to Cologne. The overnight coaches depart between 20:45 and 22:30 and arrive at the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cologne:
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Bus companies operating the Amsterdam to Cologne route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1251 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Amsterdam or Cologne coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Amsterdam

You can see information about the departure station and stops Amsterdam here

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  Cologne

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cologne here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £11 (One-Way) or £22 (Return).

Travel reviews for Amsterdam to Cologne bus

Over 1251 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Amsterdam to Cologne. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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