The average train between Cologne and Apeldoorn takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Apeldoorn. 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 Cologne and Apeldoorn. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Apeldoorn at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Apeldoorn. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Apeldoorn station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Cologne to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Apeldoorn station.
Book your Cologne to Apeldoorn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Apeldoorn is 157.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Apeldoorn via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 51m.