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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol-Rijk and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schiphol-Rijk, Bellsingel 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 52m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol-Rijk and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol-Rijk 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 20m.

How far is it from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne?

The distance between Schiphol-Rijk and Cologne is 270 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol-Rijk 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 20m
€31–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 52m
€29–45
Drive 252.7 km
1. Drive from Schiphol-Rijk to Colognecar 252.7 km
2h 53m
€54–78
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
€148–378
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78
4h 50m
€44–102
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4h 58m
€31–68

Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 269.9 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol-Rijk, Bellsingel to Koeln Hbf via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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