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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Amsterdam to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£19

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

3 h 27 m

Average duration

3 h 43 m

Buses per day

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.

Fast coaches

Of the 15 buses that leave Amsterdam for Cologne every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.

Cheapest

14:005h40

Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)

19:40Cologne

£191One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

07:004h40

Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)

11:40Köln, Flughafen

£231One-way

0 changes

09:004h30

Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)

13:30Köln, Flughafen

£231One-way

0 changes

09:504h55

Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)

14:45Köln, Flughafen

£241One-way

0 changes

19:303h55

Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)

23:25Köln, Flughafen

£391One-way

0 changes

Amsterdam to Cologne bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	4h40	11:40 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 1646 BlaBlaCar Bus1646	08:55 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	8h45	17:40 Cologne	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	4h30	13:30 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:50 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	4h55	14:45 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	5h20	16:05 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	4h30	16:30 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
STUDENT AGENCY k.s. (Amsterdam -> Prague)	14:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	5h40	19:40 Cologne	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	4h10	19:25 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	16:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	4h50	21:05 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	17:00 Amsterdam	6h15	23:15 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	18:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	3h55	21:55 Cologne Hbf	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	18:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	3h40	21:40 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	3h27	22:57 Cologne Hbf	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	3h55	23:25 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	22:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)	3h40	02:10 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Cologne

Buses from Amsterdam to Cologne run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

214 km

Average bus duration

4h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 27m

First bus

08:00

Last bus

22:55

Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus Amsterdam to Cologne

Find the best coaches between Amsterdam and Cologne with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus from £11. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Amsterdam to Cologne coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £14
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

Coach information from Amsterdam to Cologne with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 8 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £16

FAQs: Amsterdam to Cologne coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Amsterdam to Cologne with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Cologne.

Cheap coach tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Amsterdam to Cologne is £27; 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 coach from Amsterdam to Cologne is 3 h 40 min to travel the 133 mile long journey, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Amsterdam to Cologne leaves at 05: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Amsterdam to Cologne leaves at 22: 55.

There is 1 coach a day from Amsterdam to Cologne which require at least one change with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the trip from Amsterdam to Cologne you can take a coach with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Amsterdam to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Cologne from Amsterdam is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Amsterdam to Cologne is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cologne from Amsterdam including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Cologne

Amsterdam

Cologne

The major coach station for departures in Amsterdam is Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade for your trip from Amsterdam to Cologne.

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