Cologne to Elten Trains

Cologne to Elten trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Elten takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Elten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration: 139 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...

2h 9m

€42–89

Cologne to Elten train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Elten. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Elten at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 30, 2026

9:17 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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