Find trains from Amsterdam to Cologne

Some of the most popular and frequent trains to Cologne from Amsterdam are provided by Deutsche Bahn. The total trip usually takes anywhere from 3h 40mins to 4h and includes a few stops at stations along the way. Passengers who ride on train lines making this route will most likely make their first stop at Utrecht Centraal Station in the Netherlands around 30 minutes or so after departing from Amsterdam. Around 1h 30 mins later, trains make their second stop at Venlo station on the border with Germany. From there, trains go for another 30 minutes or so before making a third stop at Mönchengladbach in Germany. Around 55 minutes after that, the trains will arrive at Cologne Central Station. Alternatively, a route with fewer stops (but taking around 20 minutes longer) departs from Amsterdam Central Station, heads to Brussels-Midi Railway Station, and then goes to Cologne Central Station.

Yes, Deutsche Bahn provides free Wi-Fi to passengers on board their trains from Amsterdam to Cologne. Other train companies, like FlixTrain and Thalys, also provide this free service. In general, the Wi-Fi is meant for low-bandwidth activities like browsing the web, checking emails, or scrolling through social media. High-bandwidth activities like downloading files or streaming music and movies may slow down the service for other passengers. Since the Wi-Fi network is part of a public network, there’s also no guarantee that information can’t be intercepted. For that reason, it’s recommended to keep sensitive activities like entering personal or financial information to a minimum. Most train companies also offer a preloaded suite of entertainment options (TV series, films, audiobooks) that are accessible when you log into the Wi-Fi network. Other amenities on board Amsterdam to Cologne trains include power outlets for charging devices and food carts with snacks, meals, and beverages.

Although passengers on trains to Cologne from Amsterdam may choose to purchase train tickets from different companies, most of them have similar luggage policies. For example, Deutsche Bahn and Thalys don’t set weight limits on luggage, but they must be carried by one person. Thalys allows passengers to bring one hand luggage item (laptop case, handbag, etc.) and two larger luggage items (up to 63 linear inches) and, generally speaking, so does Deutsche Bahn. Travelers on FlixTrain trains may bring one free carry-on (up to 15 lbs and around 36 linear inches) and one free checked bag (up to 44 lbs and 63 linear inches). An additional piece of luggage weighing 44 lbs or less may be added for a fee. The small hand luggage on Amsterdam to Cologne trains can be placed on your lap, overhead, or under your seat. Larger luggage can be stowed in designated luggage rack spaces of each passenger car.

There are two main train stations that passengers on trains from Amsterdam to Cologne need to be aware of. The first is Amsterdam Centraal Station, and the second is Cologne Central Station. Amsterdam Centraal Station is where most international trains depart from. If you find yourself far away from the central station, you may take Metro lines 51, 52, 53, or 54 to get from stations like Sloterdijk (in the west), Amstel (in the south), or Noord (in the north) to Amsterdam Centraal Station. Alternatively, plenty of tram lines and public buses provide frequent travel to and from Amsterdam Centraal Station. Cologne Central Station – also referred to as Koln Hauptbahnhof in German – is where most international trains from Amsterdam arrive.

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 3h 10m train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cologne Köln/Bonn. Depending on the train you select, the travel time may vary by up to 0h 02m. Eurostar has the quickest available train to your destination.

Eurostar are viable options. Check times and availability for Eurostar, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cologne Köln/Bonn from $256 round-trip.

A train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cologne Köln/Bonn will travel much more than the 132.5 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. The train journey is around 3h 10m long.