The average train between Cologne and Zeist takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zeist. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Zeist. 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 Zeist at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zeist. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zeist station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Cologne to Zeist train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Zeist train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Driebergen-Zeist station.
Book your Cologne to Zeist train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Zeist is 175.1 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Driebergen-Zeist via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 22m.