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

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  • Deutsche BahnIC 3569 · 20097 · ICE 207
    18:563h52
    Amsterdam Zuid
    22:48Cologne Hbf
    £221One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3573 · 20099 · 10175 · ICE 619
    19:564h09
    Amsterdam Zuid
    0:05Cologne Hbf
    £231One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3145 · IC 3945 · 18945 · ICE 17
    12:453h47
    Amsterdam Zuid
    16:32Cologne Hbf
    £361One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3137 · IC 3937 · 18937 · ICE 315
    10:453h47
    Amsterdam Zuid
    14:32Cologne Hbf
    £421One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123
    10:362h35
    Amsterdam Zuid
    13:11Cologne Hbf
    £491One-way
    1 change

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £153.

Distance: 212 km

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Live departures

Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 3521 · 20073 · 106176:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
10:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3227+VIAS Rail GmbH20017+Deutsche Bahn268148:36 Amsterdam Zuid
3h35
12:11 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · 106218:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
12:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3535 · ICE 123
On time
10:26 Amsterdam Zuid
2h45
13:11 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123
On time
10:36 Amsterdam Zuid
2h35
13:11 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 3235+VIAS Rail GmbH20021+Deutsche Bahn2681810:36 Amsterdam Zuid
3h36
14:12 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3235+VIAS Rail GmbH20021+Deutsche Bahn2681810:36 Amsterdam Zuid
3h35
14:11 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3137 · IC 3937 · 18937 · ICE 315
Delayed
10:45 Amsterdam Zuid
3h47
13:32 13:32Cologne Hbf		3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3537 · 20081 · 1062510:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
14:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3145 · IC 3945 · 18945 · ICE 17
Delayed
12:45 Amsterdam Zuid
3h47
15:32 15:32Cologne Hbf		3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3545 · 20085 · 1062912:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
16:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3147 · IC 3947 · 18947 · 1092513:15 Amsterdam Zuid
3h55
17:10 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3553 · 20089 · 1063314:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
18:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3561 · 20093 · 1063716:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
20:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3569 · 20097 · 1064118:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
22:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3569 · 20097 · ICE 20718:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h52
22:48 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3569 · 20097 · 8973618:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h56
22:52 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3569 · 20097 · 8973618:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h56
22:52 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3569 · 20097 · 20945 · 1083918:56 Amsterdam Zuid
4h04
23:00 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3571 · IC 3071+VIAS Rail GmbH20039+Deutsche Bahn2683619:26 Amsterdam Zuid
3h45
23:11 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3571 · IC 3071+VIAS Rail GmbH20039+Deutsche Bahn2683619:26 Amsterdam Zuid
3h40
23:06 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3173 · IC 2973 · 32581 · 1897319:41 Amsterdam Zuid
4h03
23:44 Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3173 · IC 2973 · 32581 · 1897319:41 Amsterdam Zuid
4h03
23:44 Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3573 · 20099 · 1064319:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h39
23:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3573 · 20099 · S8 · 8973819:56 Amsterdam Zuid
3h56
23:52 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3573 · 20099 · 10175 · ICE 61919:56 Amsterdam Zuid
4h09
0:05 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3177 · IC 2977 · 32585 · 1897720:41 Amsterdam Zuid
4h03
0:44 Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3579 · IC 3079+VIAS Rail GmbH20043+Deutsche Bahn2684421:26 Amsterdam Zuid
4h45
2:11 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3579 · IC 3079+VIAS Rail GmbH20043+Deutsche BahnBus RE1921:26 Amsterdam Zuid
4h45
2:11 Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 1898121:41 Amsterdam Zuid
5h59
3:40 Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 1898121:41 Amsterdam Zuid
7h11
4:52 Cologne Hbf5 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 1898121:41 Amsterdam Zuid
8h03
5:44 Cologne Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 1898121:41 Amsterdam Zuid
6h40
4:21 Cologne Hbf6 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 3585 · 20065 · 1060922:56 Amsterdam Zuid
7h39
6:35 Cologne Hbf2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf

NetherlandsNetherlands
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 09:36. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 2h 42m.

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
Coach from £13
Distance
212 km
Average train duration
3h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 42m
First train
4:26
Last train
9:36
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
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
Coach from £13

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam Zuid and Cologne Hbf from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 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
VIAS Rail GmbH frequency
3 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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 2m
Cheapest Price
£114
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £46.
The train journey from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf covers a distance of 212 km and takes approximately 2h 42m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf is 212 km.
The first train from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf leaves at 4:26.
The last train from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf departs at 9:36.
Trains from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf.
To get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Amsterdam Zuid to Köln Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Dutch countryside and the Rhine Valley in Germany, renowned for its picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and glimpses of the historic Rhine River.
No, a day trip is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 42m. However, there are 8 trains per day covering the 212 km distance.
Yes, you can take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Cologne Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam Zuid and Cologne Hbf

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

Departure train stations in Amsterdam
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Amsterdam ZuidParnassusweg 819, 1082 LZ Amsterdam, Netherlands+31 20 624 1111WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Amsterdam Zuid from Amsterdam city centre

Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:

Tram5 · 18m · £2 · every ~12 min
Subway52 · 8m · £2 · every ~28 min

Amsterdam Zuid train station facilities and services

Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.

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