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 €19 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.

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 €40 - €65.

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 via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne?

The distance between Schiphol-Rijk and Cologne is 266 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 3h 43m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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.

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 3h 43m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne bus arrive?

Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus 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 1776+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 43m
€42–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
5h 40m
€19–40
Drive 252.7 km
1. Drive from Schiphol-Rijk to Colognecar 252.7 km
2h 53m
€45–64
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 7m
€116–327
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 5m
€40–147
Train #2
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 36m
€40–147

Schiphol-Rijk to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.7 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Valkweg to Köln Hbf via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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