The average train between Apeldoorn and Cologne takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Apeldoorn to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Apeldoorn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Apeldoorn to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Apeldoorn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Apeldoorn to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Apeldoorn to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Apeldoorn and Cologne is 157.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.