The average train between Apeldoorn and Cologne takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. 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.
Trains run once daily between Apeldoorn and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 51m • 1 change
2h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Apeldoorn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Apeldoorn station and arriving at Cologne station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Apeldoorn to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Apeldoorn station.
Apeldoorn to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Apeldoorn to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Apeldoorn and Cologne is 157.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Apeldoorn to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 59m.