Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$47

Average price

$72

Fastest journey

2 h 22 m

Average duration

2 h 59 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

181 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least once.

Deutsche BahnIC 3223+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA20015+Deutsche BahnIC 2013
08:04AM3h07
Utrecht Centraal
11:11AMCologne Hbf
$471One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 21607 · RB 10621
09:24AM3h11
Utrecht Centraal
12:35PMCologne Hbf
$701One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3227+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA20017+Deutsche BahnRE 26814
09:04AM3h06
Utrecht Centraal
12:10PMCologne Hbf
$761One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3231+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA20019+Deutsche BahnRE 26816
10:04AM3h08
Utrecht Centraal
01:12PMCologne Hbf
$761One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 225 · RB 10612
09:00AM2h22
Utrecht Centraal
11:22AMCologne Hbf
$921One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m.

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€38

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€32

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Cheapest

3h 48m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 23m

Average duration

4h 53m

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Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24
Last updated at 10:29 PM
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deutsche_bahnIC 3223+viasVIA20015+deutsche_bahnIC 20136:04 AM Utrecht Centraal
3h07
9:11 AM Cologne Hbf2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 225 · RB 10612
On time
7:00 AM Utrecht Centraal
2h22
9:22 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 3227+viasVIA20017+deutsche_bahnRE 26814
On time
7:04 AM Utrecht Centraal
3h06
10:10 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3529 · 21607 · RB 10621
On time
7:24 AM Utrecht Centraal
3h11
10:35 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 3231+viasVIA20019+deutsche_bahnRE 26816
On time
8:04 AM Utrecht Centraal
3h08
11:12 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf

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GermanyGermany
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Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17 (€14)
Distance
111 miles (180 km)
Average train duration
3h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$24 (€20)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
2h 12m
First train
06:06
Last train
21:09
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17 (€14)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and ÖBB Nightjet from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf trains

For as little as $25 (€20) you can travel by train to Cologne Hbf from Utrecht Centraal with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and ÖBB Nightjet. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf

FAQs: Travel by train from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf.
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Popular train stations from Utrecht Centraal to Cologne Hbf

Utrecht
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Utrecht is Utrecht Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Utrecht Centraal for your trip from Utrecht to Cologne.
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
16
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant De Rechtbank
  • Humphrey's Utrecht
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €0.70
Hotel
Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Utrecht
  • NH Utrecht
  • Park Plaza Utrecht
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 12,656 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
  • Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
  • Hall 3: tram and bus connections
Public transit options for Utrecht Centraal
  • Tram: Line 22
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Domestic and international connections
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Utrecht.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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