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 €21 - €55 and takes 6h 56m.

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 €40 - €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 56m.

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 10m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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.

Train or bus from Schiphol to Cologne?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 10m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Schiphol to Cologne bus arrive?

Schiphol to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen 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 1793+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol 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 / ...
4h 10m
€40–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusenbus N28 / ...
6h 56m
€22–51
Drive 253.6 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Colognecar 253.6 km
2h 48m
€44–64
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 16m
€117–338
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 14m
€41–148
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 59m
€41–148

Schiphol to Cologne by bus and train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.3 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Köln Hbf via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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