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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf is to fly and train which takes 1h 37m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol, Airport and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf. 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 32m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol, Airport and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol, Airport station to Köln Hbf. 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 31m.

How far is it from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Schiphol, Airport and Köln Hbf is 228 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 31m and costs €29 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 31m and costs €29 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf?

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Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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 37m
€128–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
5h 32m
€21–34
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 31m
€29–153
Drive 255.8 km
1. Drive from Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbfcar 255.8 km
2h 49m
€46–66
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AMS - CGN
3h 44m
€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 18m
€140–411
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 26m
€29–63

Schiphol, Airport to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 227.8 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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