The average train between Cologne and Bad Rothenfelde takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bad Rothenfelde. 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 Cologne and Bad Rothenfelde. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Bad Rothenfelde at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bad Rothenfelde. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bad Rothenfelde station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Cologne to Bad Rothenfelde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bad Rothenfelde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Bad Rothenfelde train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Bad Rothenfelde is 155.5 km. The road distance is 227 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.