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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$42

Fastest journey

3 h 2 m

Average duration

3 h 35 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
05:25AM3h43
Cologne Hbf
09:08AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$251One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
05:02AM4h09
Cologne Hbf
09:11AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$251One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:39AM3h32
Cologne Hbf
12:11PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$311One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:41AM3h02
Cologne Hbf
10:43AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$621One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:25AM4h04
Cologne Hbf
11:29AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$691One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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€52

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€22

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3h 45m

Average total duration

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3h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

GermanyGermany
NetherlandsNetherlands
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) 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 $19 (€15)
Distance
132 miles (214 km)
Average train duration
3h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
$25 (€20)
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
3h 2m
First train
06:15
Last train
13:25
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 $19 (€15)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express and TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) trains

Deutsche Bahn, National Express and TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

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

  • Average Duration: 3 h 2 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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  • 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
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
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Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
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  • Wyndham Koeln
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  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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