4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€55 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Utrecht
How to get from Cologne to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
ICE 128Other options
ICE 22010608 · 20070 · IC 354010612 · 20074 · IC 3548FlixBus
FlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
OS8918+
OS311OS8918+OS317
LH1973 · LH2304Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
Jan 31
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 07
How to get from Cologne to Utrecht
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Utrecht
Travel to Utrecht 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 Cologne to Utrecht.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Utrecht: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Utrecht from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Utrecht:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Cologne to Utrecht.
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Cologne to Utrecht costing on average $21 (€19).
The fastest way from Cologne to Utrecht is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 9 min.
There are alternative travel options to Utrecht that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h on average.
The distance from Cologne to Utrecht is approximately 112 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Utrecht is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 14 flights a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Utrecht from Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Utrecht:
- Most travelers board their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Utrecht:
- FlixBus can get you to Utrecht by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Cologne to Utrecht for $17 (€15) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet can get you to Utrecht by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Utrecht for $21 (€19) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Utrecht with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Utrecht as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Utrecht.
Travelling from Cologne to Utrecht: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
