The average train between Cologne and Best takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Best. 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 once daily between Cologne and Best. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:01 AM which arrives into Best at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Best. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Best station via Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Cologne to Best train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Best train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.
Book your Cologne to Best train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Best is 126 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven twice daily. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.