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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral is to fly and train which takes 1h 44m and costs €120 - €320.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza and arriving at Köln via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol, Airport station to Cologne Cathedral. 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 27m.

How far is it from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral?

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

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

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 27m and costs €29 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 27m and costs €29 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral?

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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 44m
€129–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
5h 38m
€21–39
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 27m
€29–153
Drive 256.7 km
1. Drive from Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedralcar 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
4h 2m
€148–439
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
2h 21m
€141–417
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 27m
€29–63

Schiphol, Airport to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 228.1 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Schiphol, Airport, Netherlands and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Cologne Cathedral via Arnhem Centraal and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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