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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Cologne takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
263 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

best
  1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
3h 31m
€29–153

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 31m.

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