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Cologne to Amsterdam by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Germany→ Netherlands
About 260 km through 2 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €40 with a petrol car or €37 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 90 | 2.024 | 6.3 | €12.75 |
| Netherlands | 170 | 2.284 | 11.9 | €27.18 |
| Total | 260 | 18.2 | €39.93 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. Station averages from our daily data for Germany. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 2 Nov 2026) for Netherlands.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Germany: No motorway charge for cars.
- Netherlands: No vignette or motorway toll for cars.
Cars up to 3.5 t. Buy vignettes only from the official sellers – unofficial sites add large fees.
Questions
How much does fuel cost from Cologne to Amsterdam?
For about 260 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 18 litres, costing about €40; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €37. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Cologne and Amsterdam?
Petrol is cheapest in Germany (€2.024/l) and diesel in Germany (€2.253/l); the most expensive is Netherlands (€2.284/l).
Do I need a vignette from Cologne to Amsterdam?
No vignette is needed on this route; some countries charge distance-based tolls.
More routes
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- Hamburg → Amsterdam460 km
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- Cologne → Brussels210 km
- Frankfurt → Amsterdam450 km
- Copenhagen → Amsterdam770 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.