The average train between Cologne and Cloppenburg takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Cloppenburg. 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 Cloppenburg. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Cloppenburg at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cloppenburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Cloppenburg station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Cologne to Cloppenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Cloppenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cloppenburg station.
Book your Cologne to Cloppenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Cloppenburg is 225.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cloppenburg via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 37m.