Cologne to Zutphen by train

Travelling by train from Cologne to Zutphen

Ready to travel from Cologne to Zutphen by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Cologne and Zutphen

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €50.67, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Cologne to Zutphen departure frequency and train timetable

With 22 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:09 and the last one is at 21:52. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:42, with the last one at 21:52.

Cologne to Zutphen distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 144 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 12 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Cologne and Zutphen?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Cologne and Zutphen 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Cologne to Zutphen

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Zutphen city guide to get you started.