Train Elten to Cologne from €63 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Elten and Cologne takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Elten 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 140 km
Distance: €63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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Take the train from Emmerich-Elten to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re / ...

1h 58m

€50–75

Elten to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Elten and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elten is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:00 PM → 4:19 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 5:17 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 6:14 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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