The average train between Cologne and Elten takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Elten. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Elten at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. 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 Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Emmerich-Elten station via Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Cologne to Elten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Elten train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Emmerich-Elten station.
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The distance between Cologne and Elten is 117.9 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Emmerich-Elten via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 5m.
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