The average train between Schiphol Station and Cologne takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Schiphol Station 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Schiphol Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Schiphol Station is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 34m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Schiphol Station to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Schiphol Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Schiphol Station to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Schiphol Station to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Schiphol Station and Cologne is 215 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 17m.