The average train between Cologne and Elberfeld takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cologne to Elberfeld. 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 30 minutes between Cologne and Elberfeld. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Elberfeld at 12:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Elberfeld station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Cologne to Elberfeld train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Elberfeld train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wuppertal Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Elberfeld is 38.5 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €8–20 and the journey takes 31 min. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.