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

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

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£61

Average price

£65

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

IC 3137

10:334h11

Schiphol Airport

14:44Cologne Hbf

£611One-way

3 changes

Cheapest

IC 3129

08:334h11

Schiphol Airport

12:44Cologne Hbf

£611One-way

3 changes

IC 3527

08:153h07

Schiphol Airport

11:22Cologne Hbf

£641One-way

2 changes

IC 3131

09:034h09

Schiphol Airport

13:12Cologne Hbf

£671One-way

2 changes

IC 3539

11:153h57

Schiphol Airport

15:12Cologne Hbf

£671One-way

3 changes

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Deutsche Bahn IC 3527 Deutsche BahnIC 3527	08:15 Schiphol Airport	3h07	11:22 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn IC 3129 Deutsche BahnIC 3129	08:33 Schiphol Airport	4h11	12:44 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
Deutsche Bahn with connection IC 3131 Deutsche BahnIC 3131	09:03 Schiphol Airport	4h09	13:12 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn with connection IC 3531 Deutsche BahnIC 3531	09:15 Schiphol Airport	3h57	13:12 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
Deutsche Bahn IC 3535 Deutsche BahnIC 3535	10:15 Schiphol Airport	3h00	13:15 Cologne Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn IC 3137 Deutsche BahnIC 3137	10:33 Schiphol Airport	4h11	14:44 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
Deutsche Bahn with connection IC 3139 Deutsche BahnIC 3139	11:03 Schiphol Airport	4h09	15:12 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn with connection IC 3539 Deutsche BahnIC 3539	11:15 Schiphol Airport	3h57	15:12 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
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Overview: Train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf

Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 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

Coach from £17

Distance

214 km

Average train duration

3h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

£18

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 52m

First train

06:03

Last train

19:49

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

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

Find the best trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from £18. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator 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, which you can also use for your train to Cologne Hbf from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). 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. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

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

Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf train

FAQs: Travel by train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf 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 (AMS) to Cologne Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf train time is 2 h 52 min covering the 133 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf leaves at 06: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cologne Hbf leaves at 19: 49.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 49.

A trip to Cologne Hbf from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cologne Hbf including taking a coach or train.