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Apeldoorn to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Apeldoorn and Cologne takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is at least one train 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.

2h 56m
Duration
209 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Apeldoorn to Cologne train times

Trains run once daily between Apeldoorn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 5m • 2 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 5m • 2 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 5m • 2 changes
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    RRReisNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 5m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 208.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.

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