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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Utrecht is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Utrecht is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Utrecht?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Utrecht Centraal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Utrecht?

The distance between Cologne and Utrecht is 215 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Utrecht without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €120.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Utrecht Centraal takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Utrecht bus from?

Cologne to Utrecht bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Utrecht train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Utrecht?

The best way to get from Cologne to Utrecht is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Cologne to Utrecht bus arrive?

Cologne to Utrecht bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Utrecht train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Utrecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Utrecht is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cologne to Utrecht.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Utrecht?

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Cologne to Utrecht - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Utrecht by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2h 35m
€30–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 068
3h 39m
Drive 222.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Utrechtcar 222.6 km
2h 15m
€40–57
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
3h 44m
€119–368
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 14m
€46–57

Cologne to Utrecht by train

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Distance: 214.8 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Utrecht, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and Duisburg central train station in around 3h 39m.

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