The average train between Cologne and Espelkamp takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Espelkamp. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Espelkamp. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Espelkamp at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Espelkamp. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Espelkamp station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Cologne to Espelkamp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Espelkamp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Espelkamp, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Espelkamp is 198.1 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Espelkamp, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 19m.