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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Cologne 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 39m. 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 €21.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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€55 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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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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.
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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