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

The cheapest way to get from Zutphen to Cologne is to train via Arnhem Centraal which costs €20 - €55 and takes 3h 13m.

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 50m 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 1m.

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 1m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m 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.

Train or bus from Zutphen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Zutphen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

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 50m 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, or car

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 Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 1m
€31–72
Train via Arnhem Centraal
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zutphen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 13m
€20–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 30m
Drive 165.3 km
1. Drive from Zutphen to Colognecar 165.3 km
1h 50m
€30–43

Zutphen to Cologne by train

91Weekly Trains

3h 1mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zutphen to Cologne.

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Distance: 191.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zutphen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Arnhem Centraal, Arnhem Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 30m.

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