How to travel from Utrecht to Cologne

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Travel Information from Utrecht to Cologne

Distance112 miles (180 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$18 - $21
Cheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 3 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 2 h 9 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus 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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from Utrecht to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM4h10
Utrecht
02:45PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM4h10
Utrecht
02:45PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 123
11:04AM2h11
Utrecht Centraal
01:15PMCologne Hbf
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 3023+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 21207 · VIA 20015+Deutsche BahnIC 2013
07:53AM3h18
Utrecht Centraal
11:11AMCologne Hbf
$311One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 225
09:00AM2h12
Utrecht Centraal
11:12AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$521One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 121
07:06AM2h12
Utrecht Centraal
09:18AMCologne Hbf
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:10PM3h40
Utrecht
08:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS316+Eurowings OS8917
05:30PM4h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$6161One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH2307+Eurowings LH5353
05:45PM4h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:50PMCologne Bonn Airport
$6961One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2311+Lufthansa CitylineLH1978
08:15AM4h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:50PMCologne Bonn Airport
$9061One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Utrecht to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Utrecht to Cologne, 87,62% 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 Utrecht to Cologne 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 Utrecht to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 to Cologne.

FAQs

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.

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

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