What is the cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf is to train via Venlo which costs €25 - €70 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €24 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Utrecht and Köln Hbf is 218 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.

How do I travel from Utrecht to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €24 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf?

The train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Köln Hbf train from?

Utrecht to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where does the Utrecht to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Utrecht to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Köln Hbf is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Utrecht to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Utrecht to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Utrecht to Köln Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Köln Hbf by train, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 8m
€24–80
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 25m
€22–95
Drive 215.7 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Köln Hbfcar 215.7 km
2h 24m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 17m
€140–353
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Blericktrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain S11
3h 50m
€25–70

Utrecht to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 218.5 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day.

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