The average train between Zutphen and Cologne takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Zutphen 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 every 4 hours between Zutphen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Zutphen is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zutphen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zutphen station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Zutphen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Zutphen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Zutphen to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zutphen and Cologne is 143.6 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours.