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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Cologne?

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

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Cologne?

The distance between Utrecht and Cologne is 219 km. The road distance is 222.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €120.

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

The train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Cologne bus from?

Utrecht to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Cologne?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Utrecht to Cologne bus arrive?

Utrecht to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Utrecht to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Cologne is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Utrecht to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 8m
€30–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Duisburg central train stationbus 068
2. Take the bus from Mercatorstraße, Duisburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 39m
Drive 222.1 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Colognecar 222.1 km
2h 13m
€40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 28m
€124–367
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Blericktrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
3h 53m
€44–69

Utrecht to Cologne by train

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Distance: 218.5 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Duisburg central train station and Mercatorstraße, Duisburg in around 3h 39m.

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