The average train between Cologne and Brakel takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Brakel. 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 Brakel. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Brakel at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Brakel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brakel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Brakel station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Cologne to Brakel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Brakel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
The distance between Cologne and Brakel is 178.2 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brakel, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and Altenbeken in around 3h 48m.