The average train between Nieuwegein and Cologne takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Nieuwegein to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 3h 35m.
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. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.