The average train between Elten and Cologne takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. 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.
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 11:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Elten station and arriving at Cologne station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Elten to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Emmerich-Elten station.
Elten to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Elten to Cologne train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Elten and Cologne is 117.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Emmerich-Elten to Köln Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 57m.