How to travel from Cologne to Utrecht

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Travel Information to Utrecht from Cologne

Distance112 miles (180 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$21 - $17
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 4 h
Fastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 2 h 9 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 112 miles (180 km) by train or bus between Cologne and Utrecht. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Utrecht.

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from Cologne to Utrecht

How to get from Cologne to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
04:59AM5h01
Cologne
10:00AMUtrecht
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:59AM5h01
Cologne
10:00AMUtrecht
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:25AM4h10
Cologne
11:35AMUtrecht
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:15PM4h15
Cologne
05:30PMUtrecht
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:14AM5h21
Cologne
11:35AMUtrecht
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:00PM4h30
Cologne
05:30PMUtrecht
$381One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Utrecht

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Utrecht, 82,86% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Utrecht and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Utrecht often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Utrecht and these popular destinations at a great price.

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