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Compare bus, flight, and train for Cologne to Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Schiphol:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Schiphol costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $396 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Schiphol costing on average $425 (€349).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Flight takes on average 9h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Schiphol
How to get from Cologne to Schiphol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Schiphol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM5h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)8:05 AM5h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 28522 · ICE 144 · IC 35623:31 PM3h12Cologne Hbf6:43 PMSchiphol Airport$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 26821 · IC 3256+
200241:50 PM3h42Cologne Hbf5:32 PMSchiphol Airport$841One-way2 transfers - 28518 · ICE 146 · IC 35541:31 PM3h12Cologne Hbf4:43 PMSchiphol Airport$891One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:14 AM4h26Cologne Hbf12:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$271One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus12:14 PM4h31Cologne Hbf4:45 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:14 PM4h56Cologne Hbf9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$271One-way1 transfer
LX4429+
LX7366:40 PM3h35Cologne Bonn Airport10:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4451One-way1 transfer
OS246+
OS3159:35 AM7h15Cologne Bonn Airport4:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5561One-way1 transfer
LH1983 · LH23106:05 PM3h50Cologne Bonn Airport9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$6621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Schiphol:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Schiphol costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $396 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Schiphol costing on average $425 (€349).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Flight takes on average 9h 56m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Schiphol as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Schiphol Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Schiphol by train.
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