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Utrecht to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Cologne Central Station takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht to Cologne Central Station. 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 17m
Duration
218 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Utrecht to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 9:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 218.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day.

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