Arnhem to Cologne train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Arnhem to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£48

Fastest journey

1 h 43 m

Average duration

2 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

137 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arnhem to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Arnhem to Cologne will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Arnhem for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

VIA20013+

EC 9

07:452h15

Arnhem station

10:00Cologne Messe/Deutz

£321One-way

1 change

VIA20013+

RE 26810

07:452h27

Arnhem station

10:12Cologne Hbf

£441One-way

1 change

VIA20011+

RE 26808

06:452h27

Arnhem station

09:12Cologne Hbf

£441One-way

1 change

IC 3121 · 32225 · 21605 · RE 89712

07:503h02

Arnhem station

10:52Cologne Hbf

£541One-way

3 changes

IC 3121 · 32225 · 21605 · ICE 105

07:502h58

Arnhem station

10:48Cologne Messe/Deutz

£561One-way

3 changes

Live departures

Arnhem to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 13 May

Last updated at 12:10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
VIA20011+RE 26808	On time 04:45 Arnhem station	2h27	07:12 Cologne Hbf	1 change
ICE 121	On time 05:37 Arnhem station	1h43	07:20 Cologne Messe/Deutz	0 changesdirect
VIA20013+RE 26810	On time 05:45 Arnhem station	2h27	08:12 Cologne Hbf	1 change
VIA20013+EC 9	On time 05:45 Arnhem station	2h15	08:00 Cologne Messe/Deutz	1 change
IC 3121 · 32225 · 21605 · RE 89712	On time 05:50 Arnhem station	3h02	08:52 Cologne Hbf	3 changes
IC 3121 · 32225 · 21605 · ICE 105	On time 05:50 Arnhem station	2h58	08:48 Cologne Messe/Deutz	3 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Arnhem to Cologne

Netherlands

Germany

Trains from Arnhem to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Distance

136 km

Average train duration

2h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 38m

First train

06:37

Last train

21:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Train companies: VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn trains Arnhem to Cologne

Travel from Arnhem to Cologne from £26 with Omio’s train partners VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Arnhem to Cologne train.

Train information from Arnhem to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: £26
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Arnhem to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Arnhem 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 Arnhem to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Arnhem to Cologne can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Arnhem to Cologne is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Cologne from Arnhem is on average 1 h 35 min for the 84 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Arnhem and Cologne by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Arnhem to Cologne leaves at 00: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Arnhem to Cologne leaves at 23: 39.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Arnhem to Cologne without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 2 direct trains from Arnhem to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Arnhem to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Arnhem to Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 39.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Arnhem, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cologne from Arnhem is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Arnhem to Cologne by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Arnhem to Cologne including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Arnhem and Cologne

Arnhem

Cologne

The major train station for departures in Arnhem is Arnhem. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Arnhem for your trip from Arnhem to Cologne.

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