The average train between Cologne and Eupen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Eupen. 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 Eupen. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Eupen at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Eupen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Eupen station via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Cologne to Eupen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Eupen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Welkenraedt station.
Book your Cologne to Eupen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Eupen is 72.7 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Eupen via Aachen Hbf and Welkenraedt in around 2h 15m.