The average train between Cologne and Bocholt takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bocholt. 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 Bocholt. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Bocholt at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bocholt station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Cologne to Bocholt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bocholt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bocholt station.
The distance between Cologne and Bocholt is 103.3 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bocholt via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 53m.