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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept

Cheapest price on 15 Sept

£20

Average ticket price on 15 Sept

£52

Fastest journey on 15 Sept

3 h 7 m

Average journey duration on 15 Sept

3 h 28 m

Trains on 15 Sept

21

Distance

212 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

To travel from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid you need to make at least one change.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · IC 3222
    5:473h07
    Cologne Hbf
    8:54Amsterdam Zuid
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 920 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3520
    2:095h55
    Cologne Hbf
    8:04Amsterdam Zuid
    £231One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 541 · IC 3220+VIAS Rail GmbH20006
    4:253h59
    Cologne Hbf
    8:24Amsterdam Zuid
    £231One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn26801 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3520
    3:494h15
    Cologne Hbf
    8:04Amsterdam Zuid
    £531One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn10612 · 20074 · IC 3548
    11:253h39
    Cologne Hbf
    15:04Amsterdam Zuid
    £531One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £279.

Distance: 212 km

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£33

Average Price

£279

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£15

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Cheapest

£47

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

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30m

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10h 5m

Average total duration

8h 5m

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2h 0m

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5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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3h 6m

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid is a coach with an average price of £15.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid:

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid costing on average £33.

A coach is £264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid costing on average £279.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam Zuid take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 7m.

Flight takes on average 8h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam Zuid including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (3h 1m by train vs 3h 6m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · IC 3524
Delayed
3:47 5:47Cologne Hbf
3h17
9:04 Amsterdam Zuid		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · IC 3542
Delayed
9:19 10:49Cologne Hbf
2h45
13:34 Amsterdam Zuid		1 change
Deutsche Bahn10612 · 20074 · IC 354811:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
15:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26817+VIAS Rail GmbH20020+Deutsche BahnIC 324811:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
15:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10616 · 20078 · IC 355613:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
17:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26821+VIAS Rail GmbH20024+Deutsche BahnIC 325613:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
17:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10620 · 20082 · IC 356415:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
19:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26825+VIAS Rail GmbH20028+Deutsche BahnIC 326415:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
19:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10624 · 20086 · IC 357217:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
21:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26829+VIAS Rail GmbH20032+Deutsche BahnIC 317217:49 Cologne Hbf
3h30
21:19 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10628 · 20090 · IC 358019:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
23:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26834 · 18978 · IC 3992 · IC 299222:13 Cologne Hbf
8h36
6:49 Amsterdam Zuid5 changes
Deutsche Bahn26834 · 18978 · IC 3992 · IC 299222:15 Cologne Hbf
8h34
6:49 Amsterdam Zuid5 changes
Tuesday 15 September
Deutsche Bahn26801 · S8 · 20060 · IC 35203:49 Cologne Hbf
4h15
8:04 Amsterdam Zuid3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 541+VIAS Rail GmbH20006+Deutsche BahnIC 3220
On time
4:25 Cologne Hbf
3h59
8:24 Amsterdam Zuid		2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26803+VIAS Rail GmbH20006+Deutsche BahnIC 32204:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
8:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26805+VIAS Rail GmbH20008+Deutsche BahnIC 32245:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
9:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10604 · 20066 · IC 35327:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
11:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26809+VIAS Rail GmbH20012+Deutsche BahnIC 32327:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
11:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10608 · 20070 · IC 35409:25 Cologne Hbf
3h39
13:04 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes
Deutsche Bahn26813+VIAS Rail GmbH20016+Deutsche BahnIC 32409:49 Cologne Hbf
3h35
13:24 Amsterdam Zuid2 changes

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Deutsche Bahn as well as VIAS Rail GmbH, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and more offer trains services from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of VIAS Rail GmbH, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH or Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to find the best option for your trip from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid

GermanyGermany
NetherlandsNetherlands
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 07:49. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 2h 45m.

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 £12
Distance
212 km
Average train duration
3h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 45m
First train
6:49
Last train
7:49
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £12

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam Zuid from £12. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£27
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

Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH Duration
4h 16m
Cheapest Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH Price
£85
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
1 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
3h 27m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£82
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £33.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid covers a distance of 212 km and takes approximately 2h 45m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid is 212 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid leaves at 6:49.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid departs at 7:49.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid run approximately 8 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid.
To get from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid is moderately scenic, offering views of the Rhine River, charming German countryside, and Dutch landscapes, including windmills and canals.
A day trip from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 45m. However, there are 9 train trips available per day, covering a distance of 212 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Zuid.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam Zuid

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

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Amsterdam
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · £6 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · £4 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · £4 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

More about Köln Hbf

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