The average train between Doetinchem and Cologne takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Doetinchem to Cologne. 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 hourly between Doetinchem and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Doetinchem is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Zevenaar and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doetinchem to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Doetinchem station and arriving at Cologne station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Doetinchem to Cologne train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zevenaar station.
Doetinchem to Cologne train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Doetinchem to Cologne train tickets online with RRReis, VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Doetinchem and Cologne is 123.5 km. The road distance is 165 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Zevenaar to Duesseldorf Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–60 and the journey takes 1h 39m.