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Elten to Cologne trains

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The average train between Elten and Cologne takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Elten 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 46m
Duration
140 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Emmerich-Elten to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 78 / ...
2h 6m
€38–64

Elten to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Elten and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elten is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 20m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHEurostar2h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 20m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHEurostar2h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 20m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHEurostar2h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 20m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Elten to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Elten, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Emmerich-Elten to Köln Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 6m.

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