The average train between Cologne and Garbsen takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Garbsen. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Garbsen. The earliest departure is at 2:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Garbsen at 3:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Garbsen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Garbsen station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Cologne to Garbsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Garbsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Garbsen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Cologne and Garbsen is 245.4 km. The road distance is 306 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m.