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Trip Overview

The train between Nijmegen and Cologne takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijmegen 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.

1h 58m
Duration
180 km
Distance
€31
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Nijmegen to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nijmegen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nijmegen to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 180.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.

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