Train Cologne to Ahlen from €34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ahlen takes 2h 2m 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 2m
Duration: 131 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamm(Westf)Hbf

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...

1h 43m

€28–74

Cologne to Ahlen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Ahlen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Ahlen at 6:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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