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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Utrecht Leidsche Rijn | Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
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| Utrecht Central Station | Hbf | Fastest | ||||
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW | Utrecht Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW | Utrecht Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW | Utrecht Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + VIAS Rail + National Express | Utrecht Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | |||||
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| Utrecht Central Station | Hbf | No tags | ||||
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Arriva Nederland + National Express | Utrecht Central Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Utrecht to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 1,598, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Utrecht and Cologne?
Cologne
- A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Utrecht to Cologne by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Utrecht to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Utrecht to Cologne start at RUB 2,622. The average price for this train route is around RUB 6,151. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Utrecht to Cologne?
The average train trip from Utrecht to Cologne takes 3h 32m and covers 182 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 6m and is operated by NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
Which train operators serve the Utrecht to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 48 trains available per day, including services from NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Utrecht to Cologne?
The earliest train from Utrecht to Cologne departs at 6:05am. The latest train departs at 7:54pm.
What is the best train operator from Utrecht to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Utrecht to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Utrecht to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Utrecht to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 28, 2026 with a price of RUB 2,862To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Utrecht to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from RUB 2,862 to RUB 13,871 for a train ticket from Utrecht to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 2,862 which is on 2026-09-28.
