The average train between Nieuwegein and Cologne takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Nieuwegein 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 every 4 hours between Nieuwegein and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nieuwegein is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nieuwegein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Nieuwegein to Cologne train services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Nieuwegein to Cologne train services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Nieuwegein and Cologne is 177.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 7m.