Train Amsterdam - Cologne from 19.99 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Amsterdam - Cologne
Train Amsterdam Cologne in brief
Average price
52.09 €
Price range
19.99 € - 353.60 €
Fastest Amsterdam-Cologne train
2h30min
Number of trains / day
22
The train to Cologne takes on average 2h30min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Amsterdam and Cologne is 214 km and the average speed is 86 km/h.
The Amsterdam-Cologne trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Amsterdam - Cologne.
Train price calendar Amsterdam - Cologne
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Monday, November 2, from 20 €.
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 27, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Amsterdam to Cologne cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Saturday, with an average price of 44 €. The most expensive is Friday (168 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 57 € on average, against 80 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
Train frequency between Amsterdam and Cologne
On average, 7.6 departures a day link Amsterdam to Cologne. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (7.8 departures on average), the quietest Thursday (7.3).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 3 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Amsterdam to Cologne by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Amsterdam to Cologne costs 70 € on average, from 20 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
First and last train Amsterdam Cologne.
First Train Amsterdam - Cologne.
Departure at 06:07
Last Train Amsterdam - Cologne
Departure at 20:36
Amsterdam - Cologne train on average every
124 minutes
Which train companies for Amsterdam to Cologne?
- Eurostar, the train going under the Channel
- Thalys, the red train that links 4 European countries
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
- Regional Expresscompanies.list.additionalText
- Nightjetcompanies.list.additionalText
- European Sleepercompanies.list.additionalText
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Amsterdam to Cologne
You can also buy train tickets Cologne-Amsterdam in the other direction.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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