Day trip from Eindhoven to Köln
Köln lies 117 km (73 mi) south-east of Eindhoven, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 117 km (73 mi) apart, Köln is a realistic day trip from Eindhoven: about 1 h 54 min each way by road.
| Eindhoven | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 235,691 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 5611–5658 | 50667–51149 |
What changes when you arrive in Köln
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Köln
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Staying in Köln
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Book a hotel in Köln
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Common questions
How far is Köln from Eindhoven?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Eindhoven; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Eindhoven to Köln by road?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Eindhoven and Köln?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Köln?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Köln?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Köln, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.