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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zutphen is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zutphen is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Zutphen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zutphen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Zutphen via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Zutphen?

The distance between Cologne and Zutphen is 191 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Zutphen without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cologne to Zutphen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Zutphen train from?

Cologne to Zutphen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Zutphen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Zutphen is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Cologne to Zutphen train arrive?

Cologne to Zutphen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Zutphen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zutphen is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cologne to Zutphen.

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

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Where can I stay near Zutphen?

There are 681+ hotels available in Zutphen.

Cologne to Zutphen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Zutphen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zutphentrain Sprinter / ...
2h 16m
€33–92
Drive 166.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Zutphencar 166.6 km
1h 53m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 037 / ...
4h 14m
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Stoptrein RE19
4h 17m
€36–92

Cologne to Zutphen by train

119Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.3 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zutphen via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Zutphen via Südviertel, Essen, Essen central train station, Arnhem Central Station, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 14m.

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