What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Houten?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Houten is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Houten?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Houten is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Houten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Houten. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Houten via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Houten?

The distance between Cologne and Houten is 222 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Houten without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Houten without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Houten?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cologne to Houten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Houten train from?

Cologne to Houten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Houten train arrive?

Cologne to Houten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Houten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Houten is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cologne to Houten.

Where can I stay near Houten?

There are 521+ hotels available in Houten.

Cologne to Houten - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Houten by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2h 52m
€36–117
Drive 213.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Houtencar 213.4 km
2h 21m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 1m
€121–373
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Neuss Hauptbahnhoftrain S11
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
4. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Houtentrain
4h 36m
€47–71

Cologne to Houten by train

71Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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