Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$82

Fastest journey

3 h 28 m

Average duration

3 h 40 m

Trains per day

9

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne without transferring at least once.

Deutsche BahnIC 3553 · 21613 · ICE 729
02:48PM3h54
Schiphol Airport
06:42PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$321One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 21607 · ICE 627
08:48AM3h54
Schiphol Airport
12:42PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$631One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3533 · ICE 153 · RB 33733
09:48AM3h47
Schiphol Airport
01:35PMCologne Hbf
$731One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3549 · ICE 157
01:48PM3h33
Schiphol Airport
05:21PMCologne Hbf
$871One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3537 · 21609 · RB 33737
10:48AM3h47
Schiphol Airport
02:35PMCologne Hbf
$931One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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€50

Average price

€26

Average price

Cheapest

3h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 10:00 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnIC 3529 · 21607 · ICE 627
On time
6:48 AM Schiphol Airport
3h54
10:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3529 · 21607 · RE 89716
On time
6:48 AM Schiphol Airport
4h04
10:52 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3533 · ICE 153 · RB 33733
On time
7:48 AM Schiphol Airport
3h47
11:35 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3537 · 21609 · RB 33737
On time
8:48 AM Schiphol Airport
3h47
12:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3541 · ICE 155
On time
9:48 AM Schiphol Airport
3h28
1:16 PM Cologne-Ehrenfeld
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 3545 · 21611 · RB 33745
On time
10:48 AM Schiphol Airport
3h47
2:35 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3549 · ICE 157
On time
11:48 AM Schiphol Airport
3h33
3:21 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 3553 · 21613 · ICE 729
On time
12:48 PM Schiphol Airport
3h54
4:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3553 · 21613 · RE 89728
On time
12:48 PM Schiphol Airport
4h04
4:52 PM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne

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Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Distance
133 miles (215 km)
Average train duration
3h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$25 (€20)
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 54m
First train
06:03
Last train
18:03
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets to Cologne from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) from $25 (€20) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 46 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25

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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
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  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
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  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
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  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
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  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln-EhrenfeldWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
  • Burger King
  • Café Franck
  • Eichendorf
Hotel
Hotel
  • Kölnotel
  • Black Hotels
Köln Messe/DeutzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Imbiss Athena
  • Arena Grill
  • Cafe Especial
  • Joe Champs
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pension Helenenwall
  • Zur guten Quelle
  • Zum Goldenen Hut
  • Merlin

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