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 50m.

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 2h 58m.

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 2h 58m and costs €21 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 2h 58m and costs €21 - €100. 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 Ice / ...
2h 58m
€21–97
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
€30–44
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
3h 26m

Zutphen to Cologne by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.3 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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 2h 58m. 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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