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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol Station to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 1h 48m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol Station 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 Schiphol Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol Station station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Schiphol Station to Cologne?

The distance between Schiphol Station and Cologne is 229 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €29 - €65.

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

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

Where do I catch the Schiphol Station to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schiphol Station to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Schiphol Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schiphol Station to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Schiphol Station to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schiphol Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol Station to Cologne is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Schiphol Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Schiphol Station to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Schiphol Station 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
€132–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 6m
€23–42
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 26m
€29–63
Drive 256.4 km
1. Drive from Schiphol Station to Colognecar 256.4 km
2h 50m
€46–67
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AMS - CGN
4h 5m
€145–445
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 24m
€154–404
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 29m
€29–153
Train via Utrecht
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

Schiphol Station to Cologne by foot and train

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Schiphol Station to Koeln Hbf via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 26m. 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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