Train from Cologne to Utrecht: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Cologne to Utrecht on January 26
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Utrecht

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as the good way to reach Utrecht. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
112 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$20 - $109Average Duration4h 10m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$26 - $145Average Duration2h 10m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $29Average Duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Utrecht by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Utrecht?

    The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Utrecht start from $26. The average price for this train route is around $36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Utrecht?

    The average train ride duration from Cologne to Utrecht is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 112 miles (181 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators service the Cologne to Utrecht route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Utrecht?

    The earliest train departs from Cologne to Utrecht at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 8:49pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Cologne to Utrecht?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Utrecht?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Utrecht?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Utrecht?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/24
$24
01/25
$55
Today
$24
01/27
$24
01/28
$24
01/29
$24
01/30
$24
01/31
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Utrecht was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Utrecht, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $137 for a train ticket from Cologne to Utrecht based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2026-01-30.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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