Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 20:15 and travel via Koblenz: 9h59 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 20:15 train →Late arrival
The 18:01 departure only arrives at 00:59. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Cochem
Tickets for the 20:15 train →Tickets for the 14:01 train →Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →Tickets for the 12:01 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: NS International, National Express and SÜWEX.
- Usual change points: Cologne and Koblenz.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 20:15 train: in 96% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 13:41 | 5h40 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 10:01 | 15:41 | 5h40 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 12:01 | 17:41 | 5h40 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 14:01 | 19:38 | 5h37 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 16:01 | 21:53 | 5h52 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 18:01 | 00:59 | 6h58 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 20:15 ★ | 06:14 | 9h59 | Koblenz | 96% | Reliable |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 20:15 and covers about 353 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 5h21 on the train plus 4h38 changing trains, averaging 66 km/h.
- 20:15
00:47IC 60403 · DB Fernverkehr (Codesharing)
Amsterdam Centraal → Koblenz Hbf4h32 · ± 311 km · 4 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at Koblenz Hbf: 4h38. Measured: this connection was made on 96% of 80 trips (at least 8 minutes to change, cancellations count as missed).
You stay overnight here: book a hotel close to the station so the morning train is easy to catch. - 05:25
06:14RB 12106 · DB Regio AG Mitte Region Südwest
Koblenz Hbf → Cochem Bahnhof49 minutes · ± 42 km · 13 intermediate stops · through Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:35 (2h20 after departure), on the IC 60403.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 13:41 | 5h40 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 10:01 | 15:41 | 5h40 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 12:01 | 17:41 | 5h40 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 14:01 | 19:38 | 5h37 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | Fastest |
| 16:01 | 21:53 | 5h52 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 18:01 | 00:59 +1 | 6h58 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 20:15 | 06:14 +1 | 9h59 | 1 | Koblenz | RecommendedFewest changes |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Cochem?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
Measured: 80 trips of the IC 60403, arriving in Koblenz Hbf, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Cochem?
Take the 20:15 train: in 96% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Cochem?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Cochem takes 5h37. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Cochem?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Koblenz or Cologne.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Cochem?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Cochem?
You can compare prices at Omio. On ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest.
How punctual is the train to Cochem?
The IC 60403 arrived on time in Koblenz Hbf on 12% of trips, with an average delay of 48 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Cochem pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Cochem?
By rail it is about 353 km; as the crow flies 294 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Cochem?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:35 (2h20 after departure), on the IC 60403.
