The average train between Bocholt and Cologne takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bocholt 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 Bocholt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bocholt is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bocholt station and arriving at Cologne station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Bocholt to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.
Bocholt to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Bocholt to Cologne train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bocholt and Cologne is 103.3 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Bocholt to Köln Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 42m.