Train Cologne to Elten from €63 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Elten takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. 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 12m
Duration: 140 km
Distance: €63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Emmerich-Eltentrain Re / ...

2h 18m

€49–77

Cologne to Elten train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Elten. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Elten at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:49 PM → 4:55 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 5:55 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:46 PM → 7:55 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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