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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 1h 40m and costs €130 - €320.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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

No, there is no direct train from 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 24m.

How far is it from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne?

The distance between Schiphol, Airport and Cologne is 228 km. The road distance is 256.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 24m and costs €29 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 24m and costs €29 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne?

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

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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 40m
€130–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 19m
€26–44
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 24m
€29–153
Drive 256.7 km
1. Drive from Schiphol, Airport to Colognecar 256.7 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 54m
€149–443
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 14m
€154–419
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 25m
€29–63

Schiphol, Airport to Cologne by train

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Distance: 227.8 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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