Next available departures

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 7 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 45m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	19:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	21:13	Hbf	Fastest
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + VIAS Rail + National Express	18:07	Utrecht Central Station	3h	21:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	18:10	Utrecht Central Station	4h 31m	22:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	18:20	Utrecht Central Station	4h 21m	22:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	18:24	Utrecht Central Station	3h 17m	21:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	19:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	21:13	Hbf	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + VIAS Rail + National Express	18:07	Utrecht Central Station	3h	21:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 8 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 45m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	09:13	Hbf	Fastest
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	06:09	Utrecht Central Station	3h 32m	09:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	06:10	Utrecht Central Station	4h 31m	10:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	06:20	Utrecht Central Station	4h 21m	10:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + VIAS Rail + National Express	06:53	Utrecht Central Station	3h 14m	10:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	09:13	Hbf	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	06:09	Utrecht Central Station	3h 32m	09:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 11 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 45m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	09:13	Hbf	Fastest
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail + National Express	06:05	Utrecht Central Station	4h 2m	10:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	06:09	Utrecht Central Station	3h 32m	09:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + Arriva Nederland + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	06:35	Utrecht Central Station	4h 6m	10:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + National Express	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 19m	09:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	09:13	Hbf	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail + National Express	06:05	Utrecht Central Station	4h 2m	10:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Utrecht to Cologne on 12 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:10	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 45m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	09:13	Hbf	Fastest
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + VIAS Rail + National Express	06:53	Utrecht Central Station	3h 14m	10:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail + National Express	07:05	Utrecht Central Station	4h 2m	11:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW	08:24	Utrecht Central Station	3h 17m	11:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	07:04	Utrecht Central Station	2h 9m	09:13	Hbf	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + VIAS Rail + National Express	06:53	Utrecht Central Station	3h 14m	10:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Nederlandse Spoorwegen + Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail + National Express	07:05	Utrecht Central Station	4h 2m	11:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Utrecht to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

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 CLP 17,783, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

122 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 17,783 - CLP 69,086	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 24,736 - CLP 148,569	Average duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Utrecht and Cologne?

Utrecht

A
Utrecht Central Station
Stationshal 12, 3511 CE Utrecht, Netherlands
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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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

NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

3.6/561 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Utrecht to Cologne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Utrecht to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Utrecht to Cologne start from CLP 24,736. The average price for this train route is around CLP 68,520. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Utrecht to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Utrecht to Cologne is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 42 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 06:01. And the latest train departs at 21:32.
Which 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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Utrecht to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

05/09

CLP 60,579

06/09

CLP 68,491

Today

CLP 61,643

08/09

CLP 60,550

09/09

CLP 41,310

10/09

CLP 37,032

11/09

CLP 61,643

12/09

CLP 43,372

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Sept 2026 with a price of CLP 37,032

To 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 CLP 37,032 to CLP 156,414 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 CLP 37,032, which is on 2026-09-10.