Train Cologne to Houten from €48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Houten takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. 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.

2h 31m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Cologne to Houten train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Houten. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Houten at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

8:49 PM → 11:13 PM
2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Houten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Houten.

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Distance: 222.3 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Houten, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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