What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 1h 48m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne?

The distance between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Cologne is 229 km. The road distance is 256.9 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 36m and costs €29 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne bus from?

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne train from?

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 36m and costs €29 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne bus arrive?

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne train arrive?

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne.

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There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
1h 48m
€128–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 6m
€21–37
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 36m
€29–153
Drive 256.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Colognecar 256.9 km
2h 50m
€46–66
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AMS - CGN
3h 57m
€148–440
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 25m
€152–411
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 31m
€29–63

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cologne by foot and train

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Distance: 228.8 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Koeln Hbf via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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