The average train between Almelo and Cologne takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Almelo 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Almelo and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almelo is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Deventer and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Almelo to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Almelo station and arriving at Cologne station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Almelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Deventer station.
Almelo to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Almelo to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Almelo and Cologne is 159.5 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Almelo to Köln Hbf via Deventer and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 35m.