The train between Cologne and Zutphen takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zutphen. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Zutphen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Zutphen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zutphen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Arnhem Centraal station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Cologne to Zutphen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Zutphen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
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The distance between Cologne and Zutphen is 143.6 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours.