The average train between Cologne and Balve takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Balve. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Balve. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Balve at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hagen Hbf and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balve. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Balve station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Cologne to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Balve, Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Balve train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Balve is 77.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Balve, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 5m.