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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: 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.
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.
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