Train Ahlen to Cologne | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ahlen and Cologne takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ahlen to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 6m
Duration: 137 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Dortmund

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1h 56m

Ahlen to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Ahlen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ahlen is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:33 PM → 4:33 PM
2h • 1 change
3:33 PM → 5:35 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
4:33 PM → 6:33 PM
2h • 1 change
5:33 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
2h • 1 change
8:33 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
2h • 1 change
8:33 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 1m • 1 change

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