The average train between Balve and Cologne takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Balve 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 hourly between Balve and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balve is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Fröndenberg, Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Balve to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Balve station and arriving at Cologne station via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Balve to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Balve, Bahnhof station.
Balve to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Balve to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Balve and Cologne is 77.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Balve, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof and Hagen Hbf in around 2h 43m.