Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on September 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 17m	9:36pm	Utrecht Central Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49pm	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59pm	Utrecht Central Station	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 17m	9:36pm	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	8:59pm	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	10:06pm	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Deutsche Bahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 2m	10:55pm	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49pm	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59pm	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	8:59pm	Utrecht Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on September 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		3:01pm	Hbf	4h 29m	7:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		9:01am	Hbf	4h 34m	1:35pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 17m	9:36am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	10:06am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Deutsche Bahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 2m	10:55am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on September 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	3h 16m	7:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		9:01am	Hbf	4h 34m	1:35pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 17m	9:36am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	10:06am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Deutsche Bahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 2m	10:55am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on September 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	3h 16m	7:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 17m	9:36am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:37am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 13m	10:06am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
National Express + VIAS Rail + Deutsche Bahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 2m	10:55am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:49am	Hbf	2h 10m	8:59am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + Nederlandse Spoorwegen		6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 17m	9:36am	Utrecht Central Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Utrecht

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Utrecht. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just ₪45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 15mAverage Duration

121 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price₪45 - ₪281	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price₪80 - ₪489	Average Duration3h 17m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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

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

Utrecht

A
Utrecht Central Station
Stationshal 12, 3511 CE Utrecht, Netherlands
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

NL train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Utrecht 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 Cologne to Utrecht?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Utrecht start from ₪80. The average price for this train route is around ₪238. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Utrecht?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Utrecht is 3h 17m, covering a distance of 113 miles (182 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Utrecht route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 55 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Utrecht?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Utrecht at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 8:49pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Utrecht?
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 Cologne to Utrecht?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Utrecht?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Utrecht?
According to Busbud traveler 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

09/08

₪197

09/09

₪294

Today

₪222

09/11

₪223

09/12

₪141

09/13

₪148

09/14

₪133

09/15

₪93

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Utrecht was searched and found on Sep 15, 2026 with a price of ₪93

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Utrecht, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ₪93 to ₪523 for a train ticket from Cologne to Utrecht based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₪93 which is on 2026-09-15.