Travel Information from Utrecht to Cologne
| 180 km | |
| Train or coach | |
| €16 - €19 | |
| Coach • €16 • 3 h 55 min | |
| Train • €19 • 2 h 9 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 180 km by train or coach from Utrecht to Cologne. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Utrecht to Cologne.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to Cologne
How to get from Utrecht to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
ICE 123Other options
ICE 225
IC 3029+
VIA 21211 · VIA 20019+
RE 26816
IC 3039+
VIA 21215 · VIA 20023+
RE 26820
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
FlixBus
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
LH2311 · LH1978
OS316+
OS8917
LH2305 · LH1984Find 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.
Nov 29
Nov 30
Dec 01
Dec 02
Dec 03
Dec 04
Dec 05
Dec 06
Dec 07
Dec 08
Dec 09
Dec 10
Dec 11
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 18
Dec 19
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

You can get to Cologne from Utrecht 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Cologne is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €16 compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a coach costs €3 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €19.
The quickest way to travel between Utrecht and Cologne is by train, which takes on average 2 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 3 h 55 min.
The distance between Utrecht and Cologne is around 180 km.
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Cologne is:
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Utrecht to Cologne as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Utrecht to Cologne:
- Most travellers board their train 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 take a coach from Utrecht to Cologne with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €16 with FlixBus from Utrecht to Cologne.
- You can travel from Utrecht to Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €19 with Deutsche Bahn from Utrecht to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct routes from Utrecht to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Utrecht to Cologne: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
