The average train between Cologne and Elten takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Elten. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Elten at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Elten. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Elten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Cologne to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Emmerich-Elten station.
Book your Cologne to Elten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Elten is 117.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 12m.