How to get from Amsterdam to Cologne

Travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Cologne from Amsterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne, Germany from Amsterdam?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 23/07/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Amsterdam and Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Germany is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Amsterdam, Netherlands from Cologne, Germany?

Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Amsterdam from Cologne?

• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Health declaration required
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

Which rules do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 18/07/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Amsterdam from Cologne here.

There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Cologne: coach or train.

You should expect to travel around 133 miles (214 km) from Amsterdam to Cologne.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Amsterdam to Cologne:

• Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne depart from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk to Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Most travellers catch their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Cologne:

• You can travel by coach from Amsterdam to Cologne with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Amsterdam to Cologne tickets for £16 on Omio.
• You can go to Cologne from Amsterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for £17 with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Cologne on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available to Cologne from Amsterdam with the following travel operators:

• You can travel directly by coach with Flixbus.
• You can take a direct train with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Cologne.

Before travelling from Amsterdam to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this trip is £16 one way on average.
• The price of a train ticket for this trip is £17 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Amsterdam to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Cologne, which costs on average £16.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

A coach is generally £2 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £17 from Amsterdam to Cologne.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Cologne by coach can take on average 3 h 45 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 2 h 30 min.