Train Cologne to Ahlen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ahlen takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ahlen. 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
Duration: 137 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Dortmund

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re

2h 14m

Cologne to Ahlen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Ahlen. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Ahlen at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:26 PM → 6:23 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
5:24 PM → 7:23 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 8:23 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 9:23 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:09 AM → 5:23 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
4:25 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:09 AM → 5:23 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
4:25 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:16 AM → 6:23 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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