Travel Information from Utrecht to Cologne
| 112 miles (180 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $18 - $21 | |
| Bus • $18 (€16) • 3 h 55 min | |
| Train • $21 (€19) • 2 h 9 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 112 miles (180 km) from Utrecht to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Utrecht to Cologne.
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How to get from Utrecht to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Utrecht to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 ways to get from Utrecht to Cologne: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Utrecht to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 9 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 55 min.
The distance from Utrecht to Cologne is approximately 112 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Cologne is:
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Utrecht to 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 from Utrecht to Cologne:
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Utrecht to Cologne:
- You can go to Cologne from Utrecht by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Utrecht to Cologne on Omio.
- You can travel between Utrecht and Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, NS Domestic or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with Deutsche Bahn from Utrecht to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, NS Domestic or Österreichische Bundesbahnen 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Utrecht and Cologne.
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