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

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.

IC 3553 · 21613 · ICE 729

02:48PM3h54

Schiphol Airport

06:42PMCologne Messe/Deutz

$321One-way

2 transfers

IC 3529 · 21607 · ICE 627

08:48AM3h54

Schiphol Airport

12:42PMCologne Messe/Deutz

$631One-way

2 transfers

IC 3533 · ICE 153 · RB 33733

09:48AM3h47

Schiphol Airport

01:35PMCologne Hbf

$731One-way

2 transfers

IC 3549 · ICE 157

01:48PM3h33

Schiphol Airport

05:21PMCologne Hbf

$871One-way

1 transfer

IC 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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Most popular Train	Bus
€50 Average price	€26 Average price Cheapest
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 10:00 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 3529 · 21607 · ICE 627	On time 6:48 AM Schiphol Airport	3h54	10:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz	2 transfers
IC 3529 · 21607 · RE 89716	On time 6:48 AM Schiphol Airport	4h04	10:52 AM Cologne Hbf	2 transfers
IC 3533 · ICE 153 · RB 33733	On time 7:48 AM Schiphol Airport	3h47	11:35 AM Cologne Hbf	2 transfers
IC 3537 · 21609 · RB 33737	On time 8:48 AM Schiphol Airport	3h47	12:35 PM Cologne Hbf	2 transfers
IC 3541 · ICE 155	On time 9:48 AM Schiphol Airport	3h28	1:16 PM Cologne-Ehrenfeld	1 transfer
IC 3545 · 21611 · RB 33745	On time 10:48 AM Schiphol Airport	3h47	2:35 PM Cologne Hbf	2 transfers
IC 3549 · ICE 157	On time 11:48 AM Schiphol Airport	3h33	3:21 PM Cologne Hbf	1 transfer
IC 3553 · 21613 · ICE 729	On time 12:48 PM Schiphol Airport	3h54	4:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz	2 transfers
IC 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

Fastest train

2h 54m

First train

06:03

Last train

18:03

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

FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne

FAQs: Travel by train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne is $57 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Cologne from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is on average 2 h 45 min for the 133 mile (214 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne leaves at 5: 57 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne leaves at 8: 19 PM.

There are 10 trains a day from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 19 PM.

A trip to Cologne from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne by train is May.

You have options as you can travel from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.