The average train between Cologne and Enschede takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Enschede. 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 Enschede. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Enschede at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Enschede station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Cologne to Enschede train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Enschede train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Enschede station.
Book your Cologne to Enschede train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Enschede is 142.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Enschede via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 42m.