The average train between Cologne and Houten takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Houten. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Houten. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Houten at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Houten. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Houten station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Cologne to Houten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Houten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Houten train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Houten is 173.6 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.