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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Schiphol is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Schiphol is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Schiphol?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Schiphol. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Schiphol, Zuideinde via Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Knooppunt Noord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Schiphol?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schiphol station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Schiphol Airport Train Station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Schiphol?

The distance between Cologne and Schiphol is 271 km. The road distance is 254.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Schiphol without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cologne to Schiphol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schiphol bus from?

Cologne to Schiphol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Schiphol train from?

Cologne to Schiphol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Schiphol?

The best way to get from Cologne to Schiphol is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Schiphol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Schiphol train arrive?

Cologne to Schiphol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Schiphol?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Schiphol is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cologne to Schiphol.

Where can I stay near Schiphol?

There are 2868+ hotels available in Schiphol.

Cologne to Schiphol - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Schiphol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
3h 23m
€32–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
4h 55m
€22–39
Drive 254.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Schipholcar 254.6 km
2h 48m
€46–66
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 58m
€131–307
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter / ...
3h 51m
€33–69
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter / ...
5h 29m
€50–188
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 51m
€158–483
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
4h 19m
€154–400

Cologne to Schiphol by train and bus

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.3 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Schiphol, Southern Crossstraat via Arnhem Centraal, Schiphol Airport Train Station, and Schiphol, Airport in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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