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

The cheapest way to get from Zutphen to Cologne is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zutphen to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Zutphen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Zutphen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zutphen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Zutphen to Cologne?

The distance between Zutphen and Cologne is 191 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zutphen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Zutphen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zutphen to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Zutphen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zutphen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zutphen to Cologne is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Zutphen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zutphen to Cologne 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 Zutphen to Arnhem CentraalSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbfIce / ...
3h 7m
€33–92
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Oberhausen central train station056
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln HbfIce / ...
4h 34m
€27–70
Drive 165.3 km
1. Drive from Zutphen to Cologne165.3 km
1h 49m
€30–43
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln HbfRe
3h 29m
€35–93

Zutphen to Cologne by train

87Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Zutphen to Köln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 7m.

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