The average train between Cologne and Almere takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Almere. 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 Cologne and Almere. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Almere at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Almere. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Almere station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Cologne to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
Book your Cologne to Almere train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Almere is 199 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Almere Centrum via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 37m.