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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Cologne is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol 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 4h 27m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Cologne?

The distance between Schiphol and Cologne is 273 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Schiphol to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Schiphol to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Schiphol to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schiphol to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Cologne is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Schiphol to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Schiphol to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 27m
€33–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 58m
€28–47
Drive 253.6 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Colognecar 253.6 km
2h 48m
€46–66
Fly, train
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
3h 8m
€130–334
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 58m
€32–68
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Drf
5h 19m

Schiphol to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 273.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Koeln Hbf via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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